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Preview for Espanyol v Barcelona
Barcelona’s followers and gamers – though probably not coach Hansi Flick, who mentioned he might give it a miss – will collect spherical TV units tonight to look at Actual Madrid tackle Actual Mallorca.
Any type of slip up from Carlo Ancelotti’s males will see Barca clinch the title forward of tomorrow’s quick journey to metropolis rivals Espanyol.
Assuming Madrid are victorious then a win for the Bluagrana on the Estadi RCDE will probably be sufficient for them to reclaim the crown they misplaced final season and full the home league and cup double.
It could additionally go some strategy to making up for the frustration of their Champions League exit to Inter Milan final week.
Flick is often a coach who’s open to chatting with the media however his press convention this morning was quick on element and clues as to how he’ll arrange his aspect tomorrow evening.
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 pull 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 quite a bit within the second half [of the season], with new gamers and a transparent model. We’ve got to be targeted and present that we need to win.”
If Barca can repeat their efficiency from the weekend win in the Clasico then they should be advantageous.
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 assume it’s a good suggestion to speak or take into consideration celebrations earlier than the sport. It’s a must to deal with the sport.
“Issues are carried out with respect. We’ve got to battle for the three factors after which we are going to do what is true.”
Gonzalez is assured his gamers will put up a great battle and he hopes they’ll replicate their residence win over Madrid in February.
“What we care about is successful for ourselves,” he mentioned. “We need to play an awesome recreation once more like we did in opposition to Villarreal and Betis although we didn’t win.
“We had been in a position to beat Actual Madrid in the most effective 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 crew that comes right here.”
🎙️ HANSI FLICK: “For us, an important factor is to be targeted on our match tomorrow.” #EspanyolBarça pic.twitter.com/rPCMDGzBdC
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 14, 2025
Workforce Information for Espanyol v Barcelona
Barcelona should 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 a great efficiency after receiving loads of criticism for his show at San Siro.
Robert Lewandowski might must accept a spot on the bench as soon as once more regardless of being match.
Espanyol will hope midfielder Pol Lozano is offered 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 one can watch Espanyol v Barcelona: TV and on-line stream
Espanyol versus Barcelona kicks off at 8.30pm UK time tomorrow evening. It’s accessible to look at on Premier Sports activities 1 and streamed through the Liga app.
🔜 #EspanyolBarça pic.twitter.com/qTSL7p2t1C
— RCD Espanyol de Barcelona (@RCDEspanyol) May 13, 2025
Stats for Espanyol v Barcelona
- Espanyol haven’t gained any of their earlier 10 conferences with Barcelona
- There have been 3 or extra objectives 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 rely upon whether or not they have already secured the title by the point the sport kicks off.
However, assuming Madrid do what they must do tonight, Barca will probably be at full tilt and that should be an excessive amount of for Espanyol.
Prediction: Espanyol 0-2 Barcelona