Currently in the midst of a blistering run of form but up against constant pressure, Barcelona hope to remain atop the La Liga table for another week as they travel to meet Elche on Saturday.
All the main players were on the scoresheet as the Blaugrana trounced Copenhagen 4-1 on Wednesday to secure a bye through to the Champions League Round of 16.
That win was their 14th in their last 15 matches, as Hansi Flick’s side is on an absolute tear.
Their opponent Elche is in a unique situation with how the La Liga table has played out. They sit 11th, which feels like a safe position, but they are just three points clear of the drop zone in a ridiculously crowded relegation battle.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the weekly schedule.
Elche vs. Barcelona live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this La Liga match in the United States:
TV channel: ESPN Deportes
Live stream: ESPN Select, Fubo
This match, as with every La Liga match all throughout the 2025/26 season, can be found streaming on the EPSN platform.
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The match is also being televised in Spanish on ESPN Deportes, which can be streamed on Fubo.
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What time does Elche vs. Barcelona kick off?
This La Liga clash takes place at Estadio Martinez Valero in Elche, Spain and kicks off on Saturday, January 31 at 9 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the United States:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Jan. 31 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Jan. 31 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Jan. 31 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Jan. 31 | 12:00 p.m. |
La Liga fixture schedule this week
All times Eastern.
Friday, January 30
- Espanyol vs. Alaves (3 p.m.)
Saturday, January 31
- Real Oviedo vs. Girona (8 a.m.)
- Osasuna vs. Villarreal (10:15 a.m.)
- Levante vs. Atletico Madrid (12:30 p.m.)
- Elche vs. Barcelona (3 p.m.)
Sunday, February 1
- Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano (8 a.m.)
- Real Betis vs. Valencia (10:15 a.m.)
- Getafe vs. Celta Vigo (12:30 p.m.)
- Athletic Club vs. Real Sociedad (3 p.m.)
Monday, February 2
- Mallorca vs. Sevilla (3 p.m.)
