Statistically, it may be the best Barcelona derby of the century. At least the most competitive. Since losing the classic, Barcelona have won nine straight in La Liga. And Espanyol, winner last week at San Mamés, has already added its … Best streak since the 1998-1999 season: five victories in a row. A match that will oppose the fifth and the leader, and in which many more than three points are at stake, because to the great sporting moment of the two is added an obvious discomfort at Espanyolismo due to the departure of Jeanne Garcia to its eternal rival during the last summer market.
The magnifying glass will be on him from the warm-up until the final whistle. The goalkeeper is having an excellent season with his new club and Cornellà-El Prat will try to do so impossible match. On the other hand, the culés supporters will want to see if, as is required of great footballers, that of Sallent de Llobregat manages to escape the hostility. A very high intensity match which could help Barcelona maintain their four-point lead over Real Madrid; and Espanyol, to consolidate themselves in the upper part of the ranking.
To guarantee security during the match, Espanyol recalled in a press release that no spectator will be able to access the stadium with badges or symbols of the rival team. The parakeet club, for its part, has been warned and knows that any incident could lead to the closure of the field, which is why they have placed protective nets in both goals to avoid major altercations.
What time is Espanyol – Barcelona on Saturday?
Espanyol – Barcelona, a match which will be played this Saturday January 3 at the RCDE stadium corresponding to the 18th day of the League, is scheduled for 9:00 p.m..
Where to watch Espanyol – Barcelona on TV and online today
The championship match between Espanyol and Barcelona can be followed live on television via M+ LaLiga, M+ LaLiga HDR, Movistar Plus+, Orange Fútbol and LaLiga TV Bar. Fans will also be able to follow the match minute by minute via the ABC.es website, where readers can find the best coverage of the end of the match.
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