De Jong stamps another mark: Barça's win keeps the title chase hot
31 January 2026
Barça shine as De Jong drives the win
Frenkie de Jong continued to dazzle as Barcelona's creative engine, delivering subtle holds, passes, and assists that keep his side threatening in every attack against Elche.
Barcelona triumphed 3-1 on Elche's turf in the 22nd round of La Liga, a win that lifts the reigning table-toppers to 55 points.
La Liga's headline move came early when Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in minute six, Elche equalized through Alvaro Rodríguez in the 29th, and Ferran Torres restored Barça's lead just before the break.
The clincher arrived when Marcus Rashford sealed the scoreline in the 70th minute.
De Jong delivered the pivotal assist for the second goal, bringing his season total to six assists, matching his personal best from 2020-21 with Barça, according to Mr. Sheeb's stats on X.
To date, De Jong has featured in 286 official Barca matches, with 19 goals and 26 assists.
The Dutch midfielder's influence continues to define Barça's play, blending vision with relentless work rate.
Key stats show six assists this season, 286 Barça appearances, 19 goals, and 26 assists in all competitions.
Punchline 1: If passes were bullets, De Jong's would win battles before the war even starts.
Punchline 2: Barca's defense is so calm, even the ball files a complaint for over-documented serenity.
