Elche and Barcelona played a game of two halves. The Catalans were terrible in front of goals in the first half, missing sitters and falling behind by a goal to nil. The Blaugrana had more chances on goal in the second period. Once again, their sloppy finishing turned an anthill into a mountain. Xavi Hernandez had a key role in Barcelona's victory over Elche, according to Ferran Torres. 

The Blaugrana moved up to third place, two points clear of Real Betis, thanks to a crucial win in the race for a top-four slot. Memphis Depay's penalty won the game following a disputed handball ruling, and it was a contentious victory. But it was a triumph nonetheless, and with Ferran Torres scoring the game's opening goal, the game was won by Barca's reserves.