Our prediction for this Primera Division match:
Barcelona
Match Time & Date:
17/09/2022
16:15
Prediction: 4-0
Elche
Barcelona and Elche square off against each other at Camp Nou in a David-vs-Goliath clash. The Catalan giants are eager to put an end to Real Madrid’s dominance in La Liga, and their fine start to the season is certainly giving fans a reason for optimism. New signings Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha have already adapted to the new surroundings, and we are positive that the duo will make life difficult for the opposition back-line.
Lewandowski returns to the starting XI, while there are no fresh injury worries in the home team. Los Franjiverdes, on the other hand, sit in the relegation zone ahead of Matchday 6, and given their shaky defence, anything but an easy home win would be a big surprise. Both Gerard Gumbau and Gonzalo Verdu should miss out with injuries for the away team, with Ezequiel Ponze pushing for a recall to the starting XI.
Highlighted Player (Gerard Pique):
Gerard Pique is a Spanish footballer who was born in Barcelona on 2 February, 1987. He is married to famous Colombian singer Shakira and they have two sons Milan and Sasha. Pique is a product of La Masia, the Barca’s youth academy, but he started his senior career at Manchester United.
He returned to his boyhood club in 2008 and he has been playing for the Catalan giants ever since. The 193-cm-tall footballer is a centre back who is good in the air. His main position is centre back, but he is capable of playing a defensive midfielder if needed. Pique won his sixth La Liga trophy with Barca in the 2015/2016 season and in 2008 he has three Champions League titles with the Catalan giants as well.
During his spell with Manchester United, Gerard Pique won the Premier League trophy (2007/2008) and he helped the Red Devils win the Champions League trophy the same season. Speaking of his international career, the Barcelona defender won the 2010 FIFA World Cup with Spain, while lifting the European Championship trophy two years later.
Highlighted Team (Elche):
Established in 1923, Elche is a Spanish club that competes in La Liga. Los Franjiverdes welcome their rivals at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero, the stadium which can hold up to 33,732 spectators. The venue was opened on September 8, 1976.
Elche wear white shirts with green stripe and white shorts when playing at home, while black is the dominant colour of their away jersey. The club’s biggest success came in 1969 as Elche made it to the Copa del rey final. Los Franjiverdes faced Club Atletico de Bilbao in the Spanish Cup final, with the Basques winning the match by one goal to nil.
The likes of Mario Pasalic, Ivan Bolado, Garry Rodrigues, Goran Djorovic, Albert Nadj, Wakaso, Moha, Carlos Sanchez, Ioan Andone, Enzo Roco, Dominique Malonga, Richmond Boakye, and Sory Kaba are some of the notable players who were part of the team in the past. Elche have never represented Spain in European competitions.
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