Barcelona aim to extend their La Liga winning streak to seven matches when they host rivals Espanyol on Saturday evening. Hansi Flick's side lead the table by seven points over Real Madrid, despite a recent Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid. Espanyol sit 10th, six points from European spots and without a league win since December.
Barcelona have secured 25 victories in their 30 league fixtures this season, netting 80 goals along the way. They hold an unbeaten record against Espanyol since 2018, winning the past four meetings. Their latest domestic run includes six straight triumphs, even as they prepare for a Champions League second leg against Atletico Madrid after a 2-0 loss. Barcelona face injury concerns ahead of the clash at 8:00pm BST. Pedri sustained a hamstring problem midweek and will miss out, with Andreas Christensen and Raphinha also sidelined. Frenkie de Jong could return to the squad, while Marc Bernal remains doubtful; Gavi may start in midfield alongside potential inclusions like Ronald Araujo, Alejandro Balde, Fermin Lopez, Ferran Torres and Pau Cubarsi. Espanyol, who have earned just five points from their last 13 matches, regain Pere Milla from suspension but lack Javi Puado due to a knee injury. Clemens Riedel is suspended, paving the way for Fernando Calero in defense. The game will air live in the UK on LaLigaTV and Premier Sports, with streaming available on their platforms.
