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Barcelona Dominates Elche in La Liga Opener
Despite missing new signing Rodri, Barcelona secures a convincing victory.
Barcelona started their La Liga campaign with an impressive 5-0 victory against Elche on Sunday. The match showcased the team's attacking prowess, with Raphinha and Fermin Lopez each scoring two goals.
Anthony Gordon, making his debut for Barcelona, contributed significantly by assisting two of the goals, highlighting his impact on the game.
Despite the strong performance, Barcelona's new signing Rodri was absent from the match. Coach Hansi Flick confirmed that Rodri will miss the opener but could debut in the upcoming match against Athletic Bilbao next week.
Sources: THISDAY Sport, Vanguard, Vanguard Sports.