Barcelona took the lead early when Lamine Yamal scored in the sixth minute after Dani Olmo delivered a perfect pass. The 18-year-old stayed calm, beat goalkeeper Inaki Pena and finished with a composed strike.

La Liga 2025-26: Yamal stars as Barcelona defeat Elche 3-1

Barcelona, who hit the woodwork four times and had two goals disallowed, now only lead rivals Real Madrid by a single point at the top of the table.

Barcelona’s 12-game winning streak ends at Sociedad as La Liga title race tightens

Second-place Madrid cut the gap on leaders Barcelona to one point before the in-form Spanish champions visit Real Sociedad on Sunday.

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With top goalscorer Mbappe sidelined with a knee sprain, Alonso turned to 21-year-old forward Garcia to replace him, as he did during the Club World Cup last summer.

La Liga 2025-26: Garcia’s hat-trick seals 5-1 win for Mbappe-less Real Madrid against Betis

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La Liga 2025-26: Yamal stars as Barcelona defeat Elche 3-1

Barcelona’s 12-game winning streak ends at Sociedad as Liga title race tightens

Real Madrid overcome Bernabeu boos to record Alvaro Arbeloa's first win

La Liga 2025-26: Garcia’s hat-trick seals 5-1 win for Real Madrid against Betis