LaLiga: Barcelona Without Pedri to Face Elche After El Clasico Defeat

Pedri's injury blow ahead of crucial LaLiga match

Barcelona takes on Elche in LaLiga without Pedri, who is set to miss several weeks with a leg muscle injury. Barcelona looks to bounce back from El Clasico defeat against Elche in LaLiga.

Elche, currently eighth in the standings with 14 points from 10 matches, are looking to end their three-match winless streak...

Barcelona's upcoming match against Elche just got more challenging, as midfielder Pedri is set to miss several weeks due to a leg muscle injury.

❗𝗜𝗡𝗝𝗨𝗥𝗬 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦

First team player Pedri has suffered a tear in the distal biceps femoris muscle in his left thigh.
The player's recovery will dictate his return to action. pic.twitter.com/36sw9sJL8z

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) October 29, 2025

The Catalan club, currently second in the standings, trails leaders Real Madrid by five points and will look to bounce back from their 2-1 El Clasico defeat. However, injuries have taken a toll on the team this season, and Pedri's absence will be felt.

Barcelona's injury woes continue to mount, with 15 players unavailable since the start of the campaign. This could spell trouble for their upcoming match against Elche.

Next one: Barça v Elche 🦈 pic.twitter.com/EY7ww3JOv0

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) October 29, 2025

 

Elche, currently eighth in the standings with 14 points from 10 matches, are looking to end their three-match winless streak. Despite this, they've been one of the season's surprise packages and are just two points off the European qualification spots, making them a team to watch out for, especially given Barcelona's current injury crisis.

Real Madrid's Excellent Run

Real Madrid, led by manager Xabi Alonso, is set to host struggling Valencia on Saturday. The team has been in excellent form, winning 12 of their 13 matches across all competitions this season.

Tensions and Speculation

However, tensions have arisen within the team following Brazilian winger Vinicius Jr's visible frustration at being substituted during last week's El Clasico. Vinicius Jr apologized on Wednesday, but notably omitted any mention of Alonso, fueling speculation about a potential rift between the player and the manager.

Internal Handling of Matters

Regarding the matter, Alonso stated, “These are things we will handle internally,” indicating that the club will address the issue privately.

JOGA BONITO 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/lQVu4yQ8yp

— Real Madrid C.F. 🇧🇷🇵🇹 (@realmadridpt) October 29, 2025

Potential Rotation for Champions League Clash

With a Champions League match against Liverpool looming on Tuesday, Alonso might consider rotating his squad for the weekend's LaLiga fixture against Valencia, who are struggling in 18th place. Valencia's winless streak stretches back nearly six weeks, and relegation avoidance is becoming a pressing concern.

Key Matches in LaLiga

In other matches, third-placed Villarreal hosts Rayo Vallecano, while fourth-placed Atletico Madrid welcomes Sevilla to the Metropolitano Stadium. Both teams are looking to close the gap on the top two in the standings.