Preview for Espanyol v Barcelona
Barcelona’s followers and gamers – though probably not coach Hansi Flick, who mentioned he could give it a miss – will collect spherical TV units tonight to look at Actual Madrid tackle Actual Mallorca.
Any form of slip up from Carlo Ancelotti’s males will see Barca clinch the title forward of tomorrow’s brief journey to metropolis rivals Espanyol.
Assuming Madrid are victorious then a win for the Bluagrana on the Estadi RCDE shall be sufficient for them to reclaim the crown they misplaced final season and full the home league and cup double.
It will additionally go some solution to making up for the frustration of their Champions League exit to Inter Milan final week.
Flick is generally a coach who’s open to chatting with the media however his press convention this morning was brief on element and clues as to how he’ll arrange his aspect tomorrow night time.
What he did say, nonetheless, was that Barca have full respect for an Espanyol aspect that gave the impression to be pulling away from the relegation zone just for three successive defeats to tug them again into the mire.
Manolo Gonzalez’s aspect are 5 factors away from the drop zone with three video games remaining, the final of which sees them host fellow strugglers Las Palmas on the ultimate day.
Flick mentioned:”Espanyol have improved lots within the second half [of the season], with new gamers and a transparent type. We have now to be centered and present that we wish to win.”
If Barca can repeat their efficiency from the weekend win in the Clasico then they must be nice.
They trailed 2-0 inside quarter-hour however roared again to win 4-3 and put themselves in pole place within the title race. There have been wild celebrations on the remaining whistle however Flick hinted there is probably not a repeat of that in the event that they clinch the title tomorrow.
He mentioned: “I don’t suppose it’s a good suggestion to speak or take into consideration celebrations earlier than the sport. You need to concentrate on the sport.
“Issues are performed with respect. We have now to battle for the three factors after which we are going to do what is correct.”
Gonzalez is assured his gamers will put up an excellent battle and he hopes they’ll replicate their residence win over Madrid in February.
“What we care about is profitable for ourselves,” he mentioned. “We wish to play an amazing sport once more like we did towards Villarreal and Betis regardless that we didn’t win.
“We had been capable of beat Actual Madrid in the very best second of their season and we can have that intention. If we compete as we must always, we are going to make it tough for any workforce that comes right here.”
🎙️ HANSI FLICK: “For us, crucial factor is to be centered on our match tomorrow.” #EspanyolBarça pic.twitter.com/rPCMDGzBdC
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 14, 2025
Crew Information for Espanyol v Barcelona
Barcelona must discover a substitute for Inigo Martinez who’s suspended.
Andreas Christensen or Ronald Araujo will deputise with the Uruguayan hoping to get the nod and produce an excellent efficiency after receiving loads of criticism for his show at San Siro.
Robert Lewandowski could should accept a spot on the bench as soon as once more regardless of being match.
Espanyol will hope midfielder Pol Lozano is accessible match after lacking the weekend defeat at Leganes.
Predicted line-ups for Espanyol v Barcelona
Espanyol: Garcia; Carreras, Calero, Kumbulla, Cabrera, Romero; Exposito, Gonzalez, Kral, Puado; Fernandez
Barcelona: Szczesny; Garcia, Cubarsi, Araujo, Martin; De Jong, Pedri, Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Torres
How you can watch Espanyol v Barcelona: TV and on-line stream
Espanyol versus Barcelona kicks off at 8.30pm UK time tomorrow night time. It’s out there to look at on Premier Sports activities 1 and streamed by way of the Liga app.
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— RCD Espanyol de Barcelona (@RCDEspanyol) May 13, 2025
Stats for Espanyol v Barcelona
- Espanyol haven’t received any of their earlier 10 conferences with Barcelona
- There have been 3 or extra targets scored in every of Barcelona’s final 5 video games
- Barcelona have conceded the primary aim of the sport of their final 4 video games
Prediction for Espanyol v Barcelona
Robust one to foretell given Barcelona’s ranges of motivation will depend upon whether or not they have already secured the title by the point the sport kicks off.
However, assuming Madrid do what they should do tonight, Barca shall be at full tilt and that must be an excessive amount of for Espanyol.
Prediction: Espanyol 0-2 Barcelona
