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Claudio Bravo "not surprised" by Munir El Haddadi
Barcelona goalkeeper Claudio Bravo was "not surprised" by Munir El-Haddadi's performance in Sunday's 3-0 win over Elche.Aug 26, 16:51
Ivan Rakitic praises Luis Enrique
Ivan Rakitic believes that his game is perfectly suited for Barcelona's style under new boss Luis Enrique.Aug 25, 16:55
Ivan Rakitic plays down praise after Barcelona ease to win in first La Liga game
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic decides to praise the performances of his teammates despite an impressive La Liga debut against Elche.Aug 25, 00:52
The Match
Player Ratings
Sports Mole takes a look at who impressed as Barcelona opened their 2014-15 La Liga challenge with a 3-0 win over Elche.
Analysis
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona open their 2014-15 La Liga campaign with a 3-0 win over Elche.
Match Report
Lionel Messi scores twice as 10-man Barcelona get the Luis Enrique era off to a winning start courtesy of a 3-0 victory over Elche.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the La Liga clash at the Camp Nou, where Barcelona beat Elche 3-0.
HT Report
Lionel Messi opens his account for the season to give Barcelona the lead against Elche, although Javier Mascherano was shown a late red card for the hosts.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Barcelona's opening La Liga fixture against Elche at Camp Nou.
Build-up
Pedro passed fit for Barcelona?
A report claims that Pedro has overcome a stomach complaint and is fit to feature for Barcelona in tonight's La Liga clash against Elche.Aug 24, 17:21
Munir El-Haddadi to be handed Barcelona start?
A report claims that 18-year-old Munir El-Haddadi could be handed his first-team debut in Barcelona's La Liga clash against Elche this evening.Aug 24, 11:52
Luis Enrique warns Elche over "buoyant" Barcelona
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique warns Elche that the free-scoring Catalans are hungry to get their La Liga campaign off to a winning start on Sunday evening.Aug 24, 07:56
Luis Enrique counting on Neymar and Pedro
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique says that he hopes both Neymar and Pedro will recover from injury to play in their La Liga opener against Elche.Aug 23, 16:35
Luis Enrique: 'We are ready for Elche'
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique says that his side are full of confidence ahead of their La Liga opener against Elche on Sunday.Aug 23, 14:31
Barcelona star Neymar suffers sprained ankle in training
Barcelona star Neymar suffers an ankle injury in training just two days before the club's La Liga opener against Elche.Aug 22, 09:24
Marc-Andre ter Stegen out for three weeks
Barcelona confirm that goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen will miss the start of their La Liga season with a back injury.Aug 16, 14:13
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