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Barcelona
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The gist
Barcelona beat Elche 5-0 on Aug 23, then condemned police force against fans. The win opens their title defense, but the police row adds tension.
Background
Barcelona started their 2026-27 La Liga campaign with a 5-0 away win against Elche on August 23. The club also issued a statement condemning the Spanish National Police for disproportionate force against fans before the match. They are reigning back-to-back champions and now prepare for their first home game against Athletic Club.
How it unfolded
- Aug 23, 2026Barcelona defeated Elche 5-0 at the Martínez Valero Stadium in their La Liga opener.
- Aug 24, 2026Barcelona issued a statement condemning police actions before the match, citing disproportionate force against club members and fans.
- Aug 27, 2026Barcelona prepared for their first home match against Athletic Club at Camp Nou, with Hansi Flick holding a press conference.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- FC Barcelona condemned the disproportionate use of force against club members and fans.
- Coach
- Hansi Flick said 'The team has a hunger to win' and called the Elche result 'fantastic'.
Still unverified
The police's perspective on the incidents has not been reported in the retrieved material.