Espanyol vs Barcelona: Live Coverage, Stats & History in La Liga Clash
As Espanyol prepares to face Barcelona in a highly anticipated La Liga clash, both teams have announced their starting lineups. The match, scheduled for 20:00 GMT, sees Espanyol fielding the same squad that achieved a 2-1 victory over Athletic Club on December 22. Meanwhile, Barcelona makes one notable change to their lineup after winning 2-0 against Villarreal on December 21.
Espanyol’s Starting XI
- Goalkeeper: Dmitrovic
- Defenders: El Hilali, Calero, Cabrera, Romero
- Midfielders: Gonzalez, Lozano, Dolan, Exposito, Milla
- Forward: Fernandez
Espanyol’s substitutes include Fortuno, Riedel, Salinas, Rubio, Sanchez, Gomez, Terrats, Roca, Puado, Carreras, Garcia, and Koleosho.
Barcelona’s Starting XI
- Goalkeeper: Garcia
- Defenders: Balde, Martin, Cubarsi, Kounde
- Midfielders: De Jong, Eric Garcia, Rashford
- Forwards: Raphinha, Yamal, Ferran
Barcelona’s substitutes include Ter Stegen, Szczesny, Torrents, Olmo, Fernandez, Lopez, Bernal, Casado, Pedri, Marques, Lewandowski, and Bardghiji.
Match Preview
This encounter marks a critical point in both teams’ campaigns. Espanyol aims to capitalize on their recent form, while Barcelona seeks to maintain momentum following their recent victory. The inclusion of Marcus Rashford is particularly notable, as he replaces Fermin Lopez in the lineup.
Recent Performances
Espanyol’s last match concluded with a strong performance against Athletic Club, showcasing their resilience. Barcelona, buoyed by their victory against Villarreal, will look to continue their success in La Liga.
As fans eagerly await kick-off, this showdown promises to deliver exciting football and critical points in the league standings.
