La Liga Gameweek 2
Aug 23, 2026 8.30pm
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HT : 0 2
FT Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
  • Ali Houary 33' yellowcard
  • goal Raphinha 14'
  • goal Karim Adeyemi 45'+3'
  • goal Raphinha 67'
  • goal Fermín López 71'
  • goal Fermín López 79'

Barcelona injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Elche: Rodri, Frenkie de Jong latest

Will Rodri make his debut? Barcelona injury, suspension list vs. Elche

Barcelona will begin their 2026-27 La Liga campaign against Elche on Sunday night.

The Catalan outfit are the reigning La Liga champions and will again be looking to finish at the top of the pile this term, while Elche have already started their new league season, opening up with a 1-1 draw against Deportivo La Coruna on August 17.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Barcelona's injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Elche.


Frenkie de Jong

Status: Out

Type of injury: Knee

Possible return date: Unknown

De Jong is currently on the sidelines with a knee ligament injury, and it is unclear at this stage of proceedings when the Netherlands international will return.


Roony Bardghji

Status: Out

Type of injury: Knee

Possible return date: Unknown

Bardghji was expected to leave Barcelona on loan this summer before the news broke that he had suffered a torn ACL, which will sideline him for a significant period.


Rodri

Status: Out

Type of injury: Fitness

Possible return date: August 27 (vs. Athletic Bilbao)

Rodri is back in training after recovering from a minor back operation, but the new Barcelona midfielder will not make his debut in this match.


BARCELONA'S SUSPENSION LIST

Barcelona have no players banned for this match.

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