In their previous head-to-head encounter, Barcelona secured a 3-1 victory.

Espanyol has lost their last three games. In their recent away match at Estadio Butarque, they suffered a 3-2 defeat against Leganés. The team recorded 48% possession and managed six shots on target, with Leandro Cabrera and Pere Milla each scoring one goal.

League leaders Barcelona achieved a home win in El Clásico during their previous game. They triumphed 4-3 against Real Madrid at Estadio Olimpico Lluis Companys, extending their streak to five consecutive victories. Hansi Flick's team had ten shots on goal and 62% possession, with Raphinha scoring two goals, while Eric Garcia and Lamine Yamal also found the net.

Barcelona has won their last two matches against Espanyol. The most recent was a 3-1 home victory at Estadio Olimpico Lluis Companys, following a 4-2 away win at RCDE Stadium. In the past eight head-to-head games, there have been three draws and five Barcelona wins.

Espanyol – Last 10 League Games

They have recorded 3 wins, 4 losses, and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 8.4 attempts. Espanyol averaged 41.3% possession, 329.3 passes, and 4.6 corners per game. Their opponents averaged 1.1 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 14.0 attempts, while being awarded 7.1 corners.

Roberto Fernandez leads as the top scorer with 4 goals, Javier Puado has 3, and Leandro Cabrera and Pere Milla each have 2. Urko Gonzalez, Edu Exposito, and Javier Puado have the most assists with 2 each. Goalkeeper Joan Garcia has kept 3 clean sheets.

Barcelona – Last 10 League Games

They have won 9 and drawn 1, averaging 7.4 shots on goal, 21.3 attempts, and 2.8 goals. The team averages 71.2% possession, 671.0 passes, 8.8 corners taken, and 2.8 corners against, while conceding 1.1 goals from 5.0 attempts and 2.5 shots on goal.

Raphinha, Ferran Torres, and Robert Lewandowski have each scored 5 goals, followed by Dani Olmo with 3. Ferran Torres has recorded 4 assists in the last 10 games, and Wojciech Szczesny has 4 clean sheets.

Predicted Lineups

Espanyol predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Joan Garcia (GK), Omar El Hilali, Marash Kumbulla, Leandro Cabrera, Carlos Romero, Edu Exposito, Urko Gonzalez, Jofre Carreras, Alex Kral, Javier Puado, Roberto Fernandez.

Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Wojciech Szczesny (GK), Eric Garcia, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsi, Gerard Martin, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Raphinha, Ferran Torres.