La Liga table-toppers Barcelona make their 2026 debut on Saturday night with a visit to crosstown rivals Espanyol in the first Catalan derby of the season.
Barcelona have won eight straight in La Liga to take full control of the title race, four points clear of the struggling Real Madrid. The reigning champions are rounding into form and will look to continue their ascent against their city rivals.
Manolo González’s Espanyol, though, will be eager to play spoiler. Los Periquitos have been one of the surprises of the season and their five straight league wins have them sitting fifth in the standings.
Still, Barcelona haven’t lost at the RCDE Stadium in almost 20 years and will be focused on continuing that trend before making the trip to Saudi Arabia to defend their Spanish Super Cup crown next week.
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