Barcelona return to La Liga action on Saturday against Espanyol and have always had the edge over their local rivals, although the Periquitos have provided stiff competition in past fixtures. The 2017/18 Copa del Rey saw Espanyol defeat Barca in the 1st leg of their quarter-final clash, while Espanyol’s home La Liga fixture during that same season resulted in a 1-1 draw. In recent times, however, Espanyol have struggled to pull off their usual form, sitting on a mere 10 points at the foot of the league table. Will the Blaugranes’ visit to the RCDE Stadium end in an easy three points, or is there more to this clash than meets the eye?
Barcelona can pile more misery on struggling Espanyol in Derbi Barceloní
