Why Real Madrid's recent result hands Barcelona valuable breathing space they desperately require
Real Madrid were held 1-1 by Girona at the Bernabéu, dropping two crucial points. Barcelona now sit six points clear with a game in hand. This...
Time to rest Lamine Yamal? Barcelona star left training early ahead of Espanyol clash
Lamine Yamal gave Barcelona cause for concern yesterday in training after feeling some minor discomfort and leaving the session early. According to...
FC Barcelona News: 11 April 2026; All set for Catalan derby against Espanyol, AC Milan join race for Robert Lewandowski
Ready for the derby – FC BarcelonaOne more day to go before it’s derby day at Spotify Camp Nou. Hansi Flick gathered his troops for one last time...
Espanyol manager on refereeing ahead of the Barcelona clash: We won’t put a bandage on before the wound
Espanyol, who adhere to the credo ‘Nothing is impossible in football’, will pose a stiff challenge when they travel to arch-rivals Barcelona in...
Barcelona vs Espanyol – Match preview and team news
Barcelona will be aiming to win their seventh straight La Liga encounter when they meet Espanyol at the Camp Nou on Saturday. Barcelona have not...
Barcelona vs Espanyol – Predicted lineup and team news
Barcelona will look to make it seven La Liga wins in a row when they host Espanyol at the Camp Nou on Saturday. The Catalan giants have dominated...
FC Barcelona squad named for La Liga match against Espanyol
The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana look get another step closer to the La Liga title with a home game against local rivals...
Barcelona vs Espanyol, La Liga: Team News, Match Preview, Lineups, Score Prediction
FC Barcelona (1st, 76pts) vs RCD Espanyol (10th, 38pts) Competition/Round: 2025-26 La Liga, Matchday 31 Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Raphinha, Andreas...
How to watch today's Barcelona vs Espanyol LaLiga game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time
Where to watch the LaLiga match online between Barcelona and Espanyol, including live streams, TV channels, kick-off time and more.
Real Madrid 1-1 Girona: Lemar piledriver deals further blow to hosts´ title hopes
Real Madrid’s hopes of winning LaLiga look to be all but over after they were pegged back in a 1-1 draw with Girona on Friday. With Barcelona not...
European football: Real Madrid held at home by Girona to extend winless run
Fans jeer as draw follows losses to Mallorca and BayernMarseille go third in Ligue 1 as Paris FC stun MonacoReal Madrid had to settle for a 1-1...
Hansi Flick wants players to focus on derby despite more 'important' Champions League
Barcelona's main goal this season is to win the Champions League but coach Hansi Flick on Friday told his players to focus on this weekend's La...
Barca to triumph in Catalan derby: Saturday's La Liga predictions and previews
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Saturday's La Liga fixtures, including Barcelona's home fixture with Espanyol.
Barcelona face rotation dilemma ahead of Espanyol derby and return Atletico leg
In the wake of Barcelona's Champions League quarter-final first leg defeat by Atletico Madrid, coach Hansi Flick faces a dilemma for Saturday's...
Barcelona 5% more motivated in Champions League than in LaLiga, says Flick
Hansi Flick admits his Barcelona players are 5% more motivated in Champions League matches compared to LaLiga, as they gear up for Saturday’s derby...
The derby dilemma: How Hansi Flick could rotate Barcelona for Espanyol
Hansi Flick faces a midfield puzzle in the Catalan derby. With Frenkie de Jong returning and Pedri needing rest for Atlético Madrid, here is our...
Barcelona vs. Espanyol injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's La Liga clash between Barcelona and Espanyol.
De Jong fitness update provided ahead of Barca's La Liga showdown with Espanyol
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick says that a decision on Frenkie de Jong's fitness for the Catalan derby against Espanyol will not be made until...
Flick snubs Arbeloa: I won’t waste my energy responding to him
Barcelona manager Hans Flick stressed the importance of squad rotation ahead of Saturday’s Catalan derby against Espanyol in La Liga’s Matchday...
‘He’s a good option’ – Hansi Flick hints Gavi could start for Barcelona against Espanyol and discusses possibility of resting Lamine Yamal
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick spoke to the press on Friday to preview Saturday's La Liga derby against Espanyol, and the coach discussed the status...
Yamal’s ambition clashes with Flick’s tactics in the derby
Barcelona are preparing to face their neighbours Espanyol tomorrow, Saturday, in Matchday 31 of La Liga.
Dolan ready for Barcelona as he opens up on life at Espanyol
When Lamine Yamal and Marcus Rashford walk out as the Barcelona derby returns to Camp Nou on Saturday evening, there will be another winger looking...
How will Barcelona line up against Espanyol in a big La Liga derby?
Barcelona look to remain in control of the La Liga title race as the Blaugrana face city rivals Espanyol at Camp Nou in what promises to be a...
Gavi, Balde And Lopez To Start | 4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Espanyol
Barcelona will entertain Espanyol at the Nou Camp this Saturday as they focus on securing a win at home in La Liga. The Catalan club suffered a...
Flick planning changes for Catalan derby: How Barcelona could line up against Espanyol
Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up in Saturday's La Liga clash with Espanyol.
Barcelona vs Espanyol - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Barcelona and Espanyol, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Prediction: Barcelona vs Espanyol – Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts
Verdict: Barcelona win & Under 4.5 goals Best Odds: 6/5 Bookmaker: Luckster Seeking an immediate La Liga response when they turn their attention...
Pedri, Raphinha, De Jong, Bernal updates: Barcelona injury, suspension list vs. Espanyol
Sports Mole rounds up all of Barcelona's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their La Liga clash with Espanyol.
Which team has gone furthest in Europe while being relegated in the same season? | The Knowledge
Plus: teams who went out of Europe without losing a game, and rare competitive meetingsMail us with your questions and answers“What's the furthest...
Good news for Barcelona ahead of the Catalan derby
FC Barcelona have received some good news ahead of Saturday’s Catalan derby against Espanyol at the Spotify Camp Nou, in La Liga matchday 31.
Mateo Joseph can use match-winning display vs Real Madrid to reignite his Leeds United career
Mateo Joseph was believed to have played his final-ever game for Leeds United after leaving for Mallorca on loan last summer. After arriving from...
Moroccan star on the Egypt match incident: A lack of respect for religions... but Spain isn’t racist
Moroccan footballer Omar El Hilali, a full-back for Espanyol, has expressed his strong condemnation of the racist chants heard during the recent...
The Spanish government decides to escalate its response to the incident involving racist chants against Islam
In what was supposed to be a celebratory friendly match, the Espanyol stadium in Catalonia became the scene of events that caused widespread shock...
Betis vs Espanyol - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Real Betis and Espanyol, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
FC Barcelona News: 2 April 2026; Frenkie de Jong set to miss first Atlético Madrid clash, Benfica set price tag for Andreas Schjelderup
An exciting April ahead – FC BarcelonaThe trio of matches against Atlético, the derby against Espanyol are just some of the mouth-watering fixtures...
The Spanish government on anti-Islamic racism: We are dealing with a backward minority… and the national team is no exception
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has strongly condemned the racist incident that occurred during the friendly match between Spain and Egypt,...
Spanish Prime Minister: I reject the chants of a backward minority… the national team and its fans are no exception
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has strongly condemned the racist incident that occurred during the friendly match between Spain and Egypt,...
Egyptian Football Association: A small group chanted offensive slogans… but we welcome Spain with open arms
The Egyptian Football Association has confirmed that the incidents that occurred during the friendly match between Spain and Egypt, held in...
Official uproar... Catalan police launch investigation into insult against the Egyptian national team
The friendly match between Egypt and Spain, which took place yesterday evening at Espanyol’s La Cornella stadium, was no ordinary fixture, given...
Spain 0-0 Egypt: European champions held after profligate friendly showing
Spain ended their March international break with a disappointing 0-0 draw at home to Egypt, who finished the friendly with 10 men. Having swept...
Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia makes debut as Spain play goalless draw against Egypt
Six Barcelona players were in action in Spain's final match of the international break as La Roja played a goalless draw against a Mohamed...
Chelsea Star Marc Cucurella Opens the Door to a Potential Barcelona Return
Chelsea full-back Marc Cucurella has said that it would be very hard to turn down a chance to go back to Barcelona. The 27-year-old La Masia...
Chelsea star makes major Barcelona transfer admission
Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella admits it would be “hard to turn down” Barcelona if they ever submitted a transfer bid for him. The 27-year-old...
Man Utd flop Antony returns to full Real Betis training after being forced to follow 'personalised work plan'
Manchester United flop Antony has rejoined his Real Madrid team-mates in full training at Ciudad Deportiva after a period of individual recovery....
MOT View: Fading Leeds star out on loan is last in the line of failed transfer policy
Mateo Joseph’s current plight is indicative of a trend of Leeds United players who promised much but didn’t deliver. Joseph joined Leeds from...
Serbia goalkeeping coach on Spain friendly and working with Joan Garcia
Jesus Salvador is one of Spain's goalkeeping coaches and has one of the best professional careers at the international level. Now with the Serbian...
Joan Garcia picks his best save since joining at Barcelona
Joan Garcia has been in impressive form since joining Barcelona from rivals Espanyol in the summer transfer window. The goalkeeper has made...
Inside Espanyol and its plan to 're-establish itself among the top sides' with data
EXCLUSIVE Espanyol are a famous old name in Spanish football, but after a tumultuous recent history the club are now leading a data revelation
'I played with Cole Palmer at Man City – I was let go but now I'm loving life in La Liga'
EXCLUSIVE Tyrhys Dolan bounced around academies in England playing with future superstars before breaking into first-team football - he's now...
Barcelona in talks to sign Spain international with €15m release clause
Barcelona have plans to address a number of areas in Hansi Flick’s squad during the summer transfer window. Centre-back and striker are priorities,...
Inside Espanyol's La Liga resurgence with new owners as club fight for European places
Espanyol's impressive second campaign back in La Liga has been one of the stories of the season in the Spanish top flight
Espanyol vs Getafe - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Espanyol and Getafe, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mallorca vs Espanyol - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Mallorca and Espanyol, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia plays down Newcastle interest – ‘I knew what I wanted’
Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia has played down interest from Newcastle United last summer before he made a controversial move from city rivals...
Celtic’s Espanyolification of Ibrox is almost complete.
Last night after the Celtic game I took a little look at the Ibrox fan forums. What I
The post Celtic’s Espanyolification of Ibrox is almost...
Why Joan Garcia left stage laughing after Newcastle United transfer questions at St James' Park
The 6ft 4in goalkeeper was asked about Newcastle United's bid to sign him on a free transfer from Espanyol
Prediction: Espanyol vs Real Oviedo – Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts
Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves Best Odds: 19/20 Bookmaker: Luckster Desperate to get their European charge back on track, Espanyol will...
Espanyol vs Real Oviedo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's La Liga clash between Espanyol and Real Oviedo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
How to buy Barcelona vs Espanyol travel packages: Match day tickets, hotels, transfers & more
GOAL shows you everything you need to know about buying travel packages for Barcelona vs Espanyol. Including ticket prices, 4-star hotel...
How and why Espanyol use psychologists on the bench to gain an edge
Espanyol’s academy team are leading Racing Zaragoza at half-time thanks in part to a sensational solo goal by Denis Cruz. In the concourse, the...
LaLiga game stopped for anti-racism protocol
Espanyol and Elche drew 2-2 on Sunday in a LaLiga match briefly interrupted toward the end after the referee activated the anti-racism protocol.
Referee pauses La Liga game after Elche's Rafa Mir accused of racist insult
Espanyol defender Omar El Hilali reports insultMir then scores 90th-minute penalty to secure 2-2 drawThe Espanyol defender Omar El Hilali accused...
Elche vs Espanyol - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Elche and Espanyol, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Atlético Madrid 4-1 (7-4) Club Brugge: Player Ratings
Coming off of a convincing 4-2 win against Espanyol over the weekend, Los Rojiblancos were able to extend their Champions League campaign thanks to...
Atlético de Madrid 4-2 RCD Espanyol: Takeaways
Atlético Madrid won in LaLiga for the first time since Jan. 25, as Alexander Sørloth's brace helped the Rojiblancos overcome ice-cold Espanyol at...
Simeone challenges Lookman to improve all-round game at Atletico
Diego Simeone believes Ademola Lookman has plenty more to offer Atletico Madrid, despite the forward’s fantastic goalscoring start. Lookman...
Atletico Madrid 4-2 Espanyol: Sorloth leads Simeone´s side to comeback win
Alexander Sorloth netted twice to complete a 4-2 comeback win for Atletico Madrid over Espanyol in LaLiga. After Jofre Carreras had given Espanyol...
Diego Simeone optimistic on silverware hopes following Espanyol win
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone spoke about his team's campaign so far as he addressed the media after a 4-2 home win over Espanyol in La Liga...
Atlético Madrid 4-2 RCD Espanyol: Player ratings
Atlético Madrid came from behind to dispatch RCD Espanyol 4-2 at the Estadio Metropolitano on Saturday night. The visitors were ahead after just...
Atlético Madrid 4-2 RCD Espanyol
Atlético Madrid came from behind to dispatch RCD Espanyol 4-2 at the Estadio Metropolitano on Saturday night. The visitors were ahead after just...
Lookman bags again as in-form Atletico Madrid beat Espanyol in six-goal thriller
Atletico Madrid are six points clear of fifth-placed Real Betis, following a 4-2 success over RCD Espanyol at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano – their...
Atletico Madrid vs Espanyol – Predicted lineup and team news
Atletico Madrid hosts Espanyol at the Metropolitano on Saturday night, with both clubs aiming to get back on track in LaLiga after recent setbacks....
Atletico Madrid vs Espanyol – Match preview and team news
Atletico Madrid welcome Espanyol to the Metropolitano on Saturday evening, with both sides looking to regain momentum in their respective LaLiga...
Diego Simeone defends Atlético Madrid's inconsistency before Espanyol fixture
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone sought to protect his team from criticism after a series of spectacular results for all the right and all the...
Atlético de Madrid – RCD Espanyol: Preview, team news for top-6 clash
Coming off a disappointing 3-3 draw against Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League, Atlético Madrid will take on Espanyol at home this Saturday....
Atleti’s away struggles reappear: Brugge draw is another step back
There's no use beating around the bush: Atlético Madrid have been an abject failure on the road this season. After kicking off the season with a...
Atletico vs Espanyol - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Atletico Madrid and Espanyol, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Iglesias strikes late to earn Celta Vigo point against Espanyol
Borja Iglesias' stoppage-time strike secured Celta Vigo a point in a dramatic 2-2 draw with Espanyol, who are now without a win in their last seven...
Espanyol vs Celta Vigo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Espanyol and Celta Vigo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
USMNT defender Alex Freeman makes Villarreal debut in lopsided win over Espanyol
U.S. men's national team fullback Alex Freeman made his Villarreal debut on Monday in a 4-1 win over Espanyol
Pepe on target as Villarreal put four past Espanyol to end winless run
Villarreal moved seven points clear of fifth place in LaLiga as they strolled to a 4-1 victory over Espanyol, who are now without a win in six...
Meet Tyrhys Dolan, the La Liga star who swapped Blackburn for Barcelona
As he lights up the Catalan capital like fellow Mancunian Marcus Rashford, Tyrhys Dolan reflects on his unconventional journey to high-flying Espanyol
Barcelona confirm Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo fit to face Espanyol
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has confirmed that Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo are both ready to face Espanyol on Saturday in the team’s first game of...
‘I don’t want to hear lectures from Barcelona on behaviour’ – Espanyol manager Manolo Gonzalez
Espanyol manager Manolo Gonzalez has claimed that Barcelona fans are in no position to take the moral highground on behaviour. One of the main...
Espanyol vs Barcelona – Match preview and team news
Barcelona begin 2026 with a trip to the RCDE Stadium to face local rivals Espanyol in the Catalan derby. Both sides arrive in exceptional form,...
Casado To Start, Bernal On The Bench | 4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Espanyol
Barcelona will clash heads with Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium on Saturday night as they look to earn a positive result on the road in La Liga. Barca...
Barca midfield boost: How Flick's side could line up against Espanyol
Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up in Saturday night's Catalan derby with Espanyol.
Espanyol vs Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Espanyol and Barcelona, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Can Joan Garcia survive the RCDE cauldron?
Joan Garcia's first return to Cornellà promises to be anything but a warm homecoming. With Espanyol installing protective nets and reinforcing...