Alejandro Balde
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2026/2027 La Liga
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Left out of squad for Elche opener
Balde is not part of Barcelona's squad for tonight's season opener against Elche, according to Mundo Deportivo.
Analysis: Balde's exclusion is a technical decision from coach Hansi Flick rather than something requested by the player, and it comes with his long term future at the club still unresolved. Flick had already indicated a day earlier that the left back's situation would remain unclear until the end of the transfer window, while also challenging him to compete for a starting role. Joao Cancelo and Gerard Martin are the favorites to start at left back in his absence.
Two tackles in loss
Alex Balde registered two tackles (two won) and one clearance in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against Deportivo Alaves.
Analysis: Balde made a pair of tackles during Wednesday's loss, a bit of a write-off as Barcelona came off a La Liga title win in El Clasico last time out. Balde had a day to forget, but with the title wrapped up it's likely Barcelona will rest and rotate during the final matches of the campaign.
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