US EditionBarcelona hosts Espanyol looking to take another step toward retaining La Liga title
Barcelona can stretch a seven-point lead over Real Madrid while Espanyol tries to end a 13-game winless run.
- Barcelona hosts crosstown rival Espanyol today, Saturday, aiming to extend its seven-point lead in the Spanish league title race with eight games remaining.
- Manager Hansi Flick faces squad challenges with midfielder Pedri González doubtful after a Wednesday substitution, which Flick called a 'precaution'; Marcus Rashford will likely start replacing the injured Raphinha.
- Espanyol, the American-owned team, enters the derby in 10th place, enduring a 13-game winless slump since a 2-0 loss to Barcelona in January.
- Real Madrid hosted Girona on Friday, seeking to recover momentum after recent 2-1 defeats to Mallorca and Bayern Munich left the team trailing in the league title race.
- Barcelona must overturn a 2-0 deficit against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, while Real Madrid travels to Bayern Munich on Wednesday in parallel Champions League action.
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This Saturday the matches of LaLiga continue, where Barcelona receives Espanyol in the framework of the Catalan derby that configures the date 31.The Azulgrana remain in a difficult fight with Atlético for the quarterfinals of the Champions League, while in the local tournament they come from defeating precisely the box Mattress.For their part, Espanyol arrives after a tie without goals with Betis, away from the top positions of the table.When h…
FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol are measured this Saturday in a derby of maximum rivalry and full of tension in search of three points that will bring them closer to their different goals in the domestic championship.With the league title in mind for the blueberries, the pericos want to add again to get closer to the permanence.It is true that Manolo González's do not reach this derby at the best moment of the season.After a dream first round that…
Barcelona receives the Espanyol on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the Camp Nou stadium for the 31st day of LaLiga. The ‘Blaugranas’ remain the only leaders of LaLiga, taking 7 points of advantage of Real Madrid. In this new edition of the derby of the city, they hope to stay with the 3 points and keep the difference with their classic rival. Below, we show you at what time they play, in which channel they transmit and where to watch match ONLINE. W…
Barcelona players celebrate after winning the derby against Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium (Symbolic image) (Photo by Josep Lago / AFP) (Photo by Josep Lago/AFP via Getty Images) Getty Images FC Barcelona faces RCD Espanyol this Saturday in a derby marked by the sporting gulf between the two teams. The match, which takes place at the Camp Nou at 6:30 p.m. on matchday 31 of La Liga, comes at a crucial moment for the home side, who lead the standing…
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