In the ongoing La Liga 2024-25, Espanyol and Barcelona will take on each other. Table toppers, Barcelona are the favorites to win the competition although they are getting stiff competition from second-placed Real Madrid. Espanyol are placed 16th and have only three more games left. They have played 35 games, won 10, drawn nine and lost 16 and are staring down demotion.
They would like to finish in the top-17 to avoid relegation to the second division. Talking about Barcelona, they are on the top after having won 26 games out of 35 games and are left with three more games. They have drawn four and lost five. They are expected to qualify for the UEFA Champions League 2025-26.
Notably, they lost the semis of the 2024-25 edition to Inter Milan from Italy. For those who are not aware, the La Liga follows the double round robin format, like some of the European leagues. All 20 teams get to play 38 games in home and away format and the table toppers at the end of the tournament are crowned champions.
Top five teams qualify for UEFA Champions League 2025-26 while the 6th, 7th and 8th UEFA Europa League 2025-26 and UEFA Conference League respectively. The last three teams get relegated to the second division.
Espanyol vs Barcelona: Teams Preview
Barcelona have played 35 games, won 26, drawn four and lost five.
Espanyol have played 35 games, won 10, drawn nine and lost 16.
Espanyol vs Barcelona: Match Details
| Match | Espanyol vs Barcelona |
| Venue | RCDE Stadium, Barcelona, Spain |
| Timings | 1:00 AM IST |
| Date | May 16 |
Espanyol vs Barcelona: Head to Head (A-League)
| Matches Played | Espanyol Wins | Barcelona Wins | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 5 | 31 | 14 |
Espanyol vs Barcelona: Probable Playing XI
| Espanyol (ESL) Starting XI | Barcelona (BAR) Starting XI |
|---|---|
| 1. Joan Garcia (GK) | 1. Wojciech Szczesny (GK) |
| 2. Leandro Cabrera | 2. Eric Garcia |
| 3. Omar El Hilali | 3. Iñigo Martínez |
| 4. Marash Kumbulla | 4. Pau Cubarsí |
| 5. Carlos Romero | 5. Gerard Martin |
| 6. Pol Lozano | 6. Frenkie de Jong |
| 7. Edu Expósito | 7. Pedri (Pedro González) |
| 8. Antoniu Roca | 8. Lamine Yamal |
| 9. Urko Gonzalez | 9. Dani Olmo |
| 10. Javier Puado | 10. Ferran Torres |
| 11. Roberto Fernandez | 11. Raphinha |
Espanyol vs Barcelona: Weather Condition
| Match Timings | Weather | Chance of Rain |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00 AM IST | 57% Humidity. Highest Temp – 23 Degrees | 10% |
Espanyol vs Barcelona: Match Prediction
Barcelona is in great form and can easily beat Espanyol. Not to forget, Barca has a great record against Espanyol.
FAQs
Who will win the match?
Barcelona will win this game.
What will be the weather prediction?
The weather will be 57% humid with a 10% chance of rain predicted during the day.
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