Espanyol and Barcelona are gearing up for an exciting showdown in the 18th round of La Liga, taking place at Cornellá-El Prat at 17:00 (Argentina time).
Current Form of Espanyol and Barcelona
Both teams arrive with high spirits after recent victories in their previous matches, looking to extend their winning runs.
Recent Results of Espanyol in La Liga
Espanyol recorded a solid win against Athletic Bilbao with a score of 2-1. Coming into this match, they have secured 4 wins in their last outings, scoring 7 goals while conceding only 2.
Recent Results of Barcelona in La Liga
Barcelona is riding a wave of confidence after defeating Atlético Madrid 3-1. They aim to maintain their impressive form, having won 4 consecutive matches where they scored 15 goals and allowed 5.
In their last five encounters, Barcelona has claimed 3 victories, while 2 matches ended in draws. The previous meeting in this tournament took place on May 15, with Barcelona triumphing 2-0.
Currently, the hosts sit in fifth place with 33 points (10W-3D-4L), while the visitors lead the table with 46 points (15W-1D-2L), seeking to secure their position at the top.
The match will be officiated by referee Víctor García Verdura.
Upcoming Fixtures for Espanyol in La Liga
Matchday 19: vs Levante – January 11 at 12:15 (Argentina time)
Matchday 20: vs Girona – January 16 at 17:00 (Argentina time)
Upcoming Fixtures for Barcelona in La Liga
Matchday 20: vs Real Sociedad – January 18 at 17:00 (Argentina time)
Match Start Times by Country
Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 17:00 hours
Colombia and Peru: 15:00 hours
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico (Mexico), and Nicaragua: 14:00 hours
Venezuela: 16:00 hours