Overview
- Kickoff is set for Saturday at 9 p.m. CET at RCDE Stadium, with ESPN+ streaming in the U.S. and Movistar+ in Spain.
- Barcelona published a 23-man list that includes medically cleared Pedri and Dani Olmo, with Joan García selected for the visit to his former club.
- Key absences persist for Hansi Flick’s side, with Gavi and Andreas Christensen out injured and Ronald Araujo back in training but not match-ready.
- Espanyol enter the derby in fifth place on a five-match LaLiga winning run and strong home form that has underpinned their rise.
- Pre‑match odds and tipsters broadly back Barcelona, though analysts expect a tight game as Espanyol’s coach cautioned about a hostile but controlled atmosphere.