What is Espanyol and Barcelona's form's form ahead of this match?
Espanyol enters this game without a win since October. The team coached by Abelardo has lost six of their last eight games, with their draws against Getafe (1-1) and Betis (2-2) being the only exceptions. Their most recent game ended in defeat against Leganés (2-0).
Barcelona makes it across town after beating Alavés in their last game of 2019 with a 4-1 score. Prior to that, Los Culés had drawn two in a row, but managed to keep the top spot despite that.
What position do Espanyol and Barcelona hold in La Liga prior to this game?
Espanyol makes it to this game in last place of the competition, having won only two of their previous 18 games. Los Periquitos have only found the back of the net 12 times this season, while their defense has conceded 34 times. Bernardo Espinosa, Sergi Darder and Marc Roca have all scored two goals, the most for any Espanyol player in the 2019-20 season.
Barcelona makes it to this game in first place after winning twelve games, with three draws and three losses completing their tally. Los Culés have found the back of the net 47 times, the most for any La Liga side this season. Lionel Messi is the team's top scorer with 13 goals, which are also good enough to top La Liga in that department.
Espanyol vs Barcelona - Who's in and who's out
Espanyol - Injured: Sebastián Corchia. Suspended: Esteban Granero. Doubtful: Matias Vargas, Víctor Sánchez, Pablo Piatti.
Barcelona - Injured: Ousmané Dembelé, Arthur Melo, Marc-André Ter Stegen.
Espanyol vs Barcelona - Head-to-head stats
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The last meeting between these teams ended in a 2-0 win for Barcelona.
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Barcelona's last visit to Cornellá El Prat concluded in a 4-0 for Los Culés.
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Espanyol has not defeated Barcelona in a league game since February 2009. That game was won by Los Periquitos with a 2-1 score.
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Los Periquitos' last win against Barcelona took place one year ago. The blue and white side won a Copa del Rey tie with a 1-0 score.
Broadcast info: Espanyol vs Barcelona
In Spain: Mitele Plus, Movistar+, Movistar Laliga.
In the U.K.: Premier Sports 2, Premier Player HD, LaLigaTV.
In the U.S.: Fanatiz USA, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS.
In Canada: beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada, beIN Sports Canada, beIN SPORTS en Español.
In Australia: beIN Sports Connect, Kayo Sports, beIN Sports 1.
In Germany: DAZN.
In France: beIN Sports 2, beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
In Mexico: Blue To Go Video Everywhere, Sky HD.
Match details, result and original broadcast info
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