Fermin Lopez fires Barcelona ahead in Elche

Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona celebrates after finding the net against Elche CF in the La Liga 2026-27 match played in Elche, Spain on 23 August 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Hansi Flick, head coach of FC Barcelona, reacts on the touchline during the La Liga 2026-27 clash against Elche CF in Elche, Spain on 23 August 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona challenges Gonzalo Villar of Elche CF for possession during the La Liga 2026-27 fixture in Elche, Spain on 23 August 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Dani Olmo of FC Barcelona contests the ball with Martim Neto of Elche CF during the La Liga 2026-27 match in Elche, Spain on 23 August 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona is pictured celebrating a goal against Elche CF in the La Liga 2026-27 encounter held in Elche, Spain on 23 August 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona was in action during the La Liga 2026-27 match against Elche CF in Elche, Spain on 23 August 2026, continuing his rise as one of the side's key attackers. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Erik Garcia of FC Barcelona challenges German Valera of Elche CF in an aerial duel during the La Liga 2026-27 fixture in Elche, Spain on 23 August 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

FC Barcelona players celebrate a goal together during the La Liga 2026-27 match against Elche CF in Elche, Spain on 23 August 2026, reflecting the team's collective spirit under coach Hansi Flick. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Pedri of FC Barcelona was prominent in midfield during the La Liga 2026-27 clash against Elche CF in Elche, Spain on 23 August 2026, orchestrating Barcelona's build-up play. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)