Elche v FC Barcelona LIVE: Xavi's side romp to 4-0 victory

Elche 0-4 FC Barcelona

Josan does well to get by Jordi Alba before rifling an effort on target which Ter Stegen is equal to. The German goalkeeper is then on hand to push away a second effort.

Fidel's effort glances of the top of the crossbar. Ter Stegen was rooted and could only watch.

Robert Lewandowski puts the ball into the back of the net but a free kick is given for a push in the build up. The goal will not stand.

The home side are still trying to push forward when they can in search of a consolation goal. Their lack of effort certainly cannot be faulted.

Elche in the first half performed well in large periods, frustrating Barcelona but this second half has been a completely different story. A really tough debut for manager Sebastian Beccacece.

Ferran Torres makes it 4-0 with a fine left footed strike low into the bottom corner! That well and truly kills off the game with 20 minutes to go.

Robert Lewandowski makes it 3-0 to Barcelona with his second of the evening!

The ball is played into his path and he thumps it past Badia and into the back of the net.

Barcelona are firmly in possession mode now, moving the ball in their own ha/lf with confidence and with very little pressure on the ball from Elche.

That second goal has given Barcelona the relief they needed and they now have Elche exactly where they want them with 30 minutes left to go.