US EditionLamine Yamal and Rashford Score as Barcelona Rebounds From Clasico Loss
Barcelona kept pressure on LaLiga leaders by bouncing back from defeat with a 3-1 win over Elche, featuring key goals from Yamal, Torres, and Rashford.
- On Sunday, Barcelona beat Elche 3-1 at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys to regain second place in LaLiga.
- After the Clasico defeat, Barcelona needed a response as they entered third place, one point behind Villarreal and trailing league leaders by five points.
- An early Balde assist set up Yamal's goal, followed by Torres' finish two minutes later, and Rashford scored in the 61st minute to seal the win.
- Barcelona are still playing at Montjuic as Camp Nou awaits permits, while Elche remain winless in four matches despite pressing late in the game.
- Statistically, Barcelona created more quality chances despite an uneven display with an xG of 1.94 from 17 shots versus Elche's 0.71 from nine attempts, while Rafa Mir hit the post and woodwork.
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