Barcelona are just one win away from winning their 28th league title, and the match against Espanyol will be that moment for Barcelona tomorrow. Fans are already preparing for a night of celebration, expecting their team to get the job done against struggling local rivals.
However, Barca boss Hansi Flick does not want to celebrate early as he only focuses on the game and getting three points. Flick said, “I don’t think it’s a good idea to talk or think about celebrations before the game. You have to focus on the game. I saw what happened two years ago on television. Whatever needs to be done, always with respect. You have to fight for the three points, and then we’ll do what’s right.”
Stats & Facts
- Espanyol haven’t beaten Barcelona in their last 27 La Liga meetings — the longest winless run in a regional derby in league history.
- Barcelona are unbeaten in their last 15 away games against Espanyol in La Liga. A draw or win will match their longest ever away unbeaten streak against any team.
- With 103 wins in 177 league games versus Espanyol, Barcelona are among the most dominant teams in a single fixture — second only to Real Madrid’s record against Espanyol.
- This will be the sixth time a Catalan derby is played on a Thursday. Barcelona have won both of their previous Thursday derbies, while Espanyol have lost two of four.
- Espanyol are in poor form, having lost their last three league matches — the same number of defeats they suffered in their previous 17 games combined.
Team News
Espanyol defender Brian Olivan has been out of the team since the start of March due to his calf injury. Midfielder Pol Lozano missed several games but has returned to training and should be available for the selection. Additionally, Omar El Hilali is also available after serving a one-game ban.
As for Barcelona, defenders Jules Kounde and forward Pablo Torre are likely to miss the match as they are recovering from injuries. Meanwhile, Inigo Martinez is unavailable due to the suspension.
Prediction: Espanyol 0-3 Barcelona
Barcelona are in a great rhythm, and it seems they will destroy anyone. The Blaugrana defeated Real Madrid last week, their 4th successive El Clasico win. Meanwhile, Espanyol are struggling in the lower mid-table. They are in a run of three defeats in a row. Therefore, it is very unlikely that Espanyol would beat Barcelona tomorrow.
Betfair Odds
Espanyol: 7.76
Draw: 5.41
Barcelona: 1.35
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