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Hansi Flick reveals why he left Alejandro Balde out of Barcelona squad to face Elche

Barcelona fans and pundits are debating Hansi Flick's decision to bench Alejandro Balde in the team's 5-0 victory over Elche.

By · Published August 23, 2026 at 22:26 UTC · Updated August 24, 2026 at 00:24 UTC

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The brief

Barcelona's victory over Elche in La Liga has been overshadowed by coach Hansi Flick's decision to leave Alejandro Balde out of the squad. The omission has sparked discussion among fans and analysts, who are eager to understand the reasoning behind Flick's choice.

Flick's explanation, as reported by Yahoo Sports and Barca Blaugranes, centers on tactical decisions and player management. The coach's strategy appears to have paid off, with Raphinha and Lopez scoring braces in the decisive win.

The open question is how this decision will affect Balde's future role within the team.

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🌍 Around the world

This story first appeared in 🇪🇸 Spanish coverage — 5.2 hours before Archynetys detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Aug 23, 22:24 UTC
🇪🇸 Spanish Aug 23, 17:15 UTC · Diario AS

Detected by matching proper nouns and figures that survive translation. Times reflect when each edition's coverage was first indexed.

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Quick answers

Who scored for Barcelona in the match against Elche?

Raphinha and Lopez each scored two goals.

What was the final score of the Barcelona vs. Elche match?

Barcelona won 5-0.

Which outlets have covered Hansi Flick's decision to leave Alejandro Balde out of the squad?

Yahoo Sports and Barca Blaugranes.

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Barcelona La Liga Hansi Flick Alejandro Balde Raphinha Lopez

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