Live Updates: Elche vs Real Sociedad (0-0), Rafa Mir’s First Shot at 10′
Elche CF faced FC Barcelona in a challenging matchup, ultimately losing 3-1. The match, held at Olympic Lluís Companys Stadium, was marked by early goals from Barcelona that set the tone.
Match Highlights
- Early Goals: Lamine Yamal scored in the 9th minute, followed by Ferran Torres just two minutes later, putting Barcelona ahead 2-0.
- Elche’s Response: Rafa Mir scored in the 42nd minute, reducing the deficit to 2-1.
- Final Outcome: Rashford sealed the game with a goal in the 60th minute, making it 3-1.
Match Overview
The match commenced with Elche attempting to secure a historic win against Barcelona. This was particularly significant as Elche had never won on Catalan soil and were coming off eight consecutive losses there.
Coach Eder Sarabia made one change from their previous game against Espanyol, introducing Pedrosa to strengthen the defense. Despite their aggressive start, Elche struggled to penetrate Barcelona’s defense.
Rafa Mir’s Performance
Rafa Mir was a standout player for Elche. He managed to score and hit the post twice, showcasing his offensive skills. His goal came from a superb pass by Álvaro Núñez, demonstrating their combined efforts to keep the team competitive.
Second Half Action
After halftime adjustments, Elche continued to push forward but failed to convert their chances. Rafa Mir came close to scoring again, but a powerful shot struck the crossbar. Unfortunately for Elche, Rashford capitalized on a rebound, securing Barcelona’s lead.
Elche maintained their attacking approach despite the scoreline, demonstrating persistent effort. However, they could not secure a point from the match, leaving them to focus on their next game against Real Sociedad.
Upcoming Match
Elche CF will host Real Sociedad next Friday at 21:15, aiming for a turnaround in their fortunes.
Technical Details
| Team | Lineup |
|---|---|
| FC Barcelona | Szcezesny; Koundé, Araujo, Eric García, Balde; Frankie de Jong, Marc Casadó; Lamine Yamal, Fermín López, Rashford; Ferran Torres. |
| Elche CF | Iñaki Peña; Álvaro Núñez, Affengruber, Bigas, Pedrosa; Germán Valera, Aguado, Febas, Martim Neto, Rafa Mir; André Silva. |
Scoring Summary
- 1-0: Lamine Yamal (9’)
- 2-0: Ferran Torres (11’)
- 2-1: Rafa Mir (42’)
- 3-1: Rashford (60’)
Referee Miguel Sesma provided oversight for the match, which attracted 44,370 spectators and featured one yellow card to Martim Neto of Elche.
