Good evening everybody and welcome along to this MARCA in English live blog, where we'll be taking you through the LaLiga clash between Barcelona and Elche, live from the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Montjuïc.

Barcelona enter this match under growing pressure following last weekend's 2-1 El Clasico defeat to Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu - a result that has left Hansi Flick's side eight points adrift of the league leaders after Los Blancos cruised past Valencia 4-0 on Saturday night.

The Catalans know that only a victory tonight will keep them in the title race and restore some confidence after a difficult few weeks.

It has been a mixed start to the campaign for Barcelona, who have struggled for consistency despite flashes of brilliance. Defensive lapses and missed chances proved costly in the Clasico, and Flick has demanded a stronger, more aggressive performance from his players at Montjuïc. The home crowd will expect nothing less.

Elche, meanwhile, enjoyed a strong start to the season but two defeats and a draw in the last three sees them down to eighth.

Flick has numerous injuries to contend with, as Pedri and Lamine have been added to a long list of absentees including Raphinha, Gavi and Joan Garcia among several others.

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When is Barcelona vs Elche?

Kick-off for Barcelona vs Elche is 18:30 CEST on Sunday, November 2. Fans in the UK and Ireland can tune in at 17:30.

Where to watch Barcelona vs Elche?

Fans in the USA can catch Barcelona vs Elche live on ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, and fuboTV. In the UK, the match will be shown on LaLiga TV and Premier Sports 1.