The League
8:00 PMJanuary 3, 2026
Regular Season – 18
RCDE Stadium
Referee: Victor Garcia Verdura, Spain
Espanyol
Barcelona
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1.43
Expected goals (xG)
1.57
Passing
181 (72%)
Accurate passes
494 (88%)
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13
G
Marko Dmitrović
6.9
22
D
Carlos Romero
6.9
6
D
Leandro Cabrera (C)
6.6
5
D
Fernando Calero
6.2
23
D
Omar El Hilali
6.7
11
M
Milla pears
6.3
4
M
Urko González
6.6
M
Pol Lozano
24
M
Tyrhys Dolan
6.7
8
M
Edu Exposito
6.9
9
F
Roberto Fernandez
6.5
Substitutes
F
Kike Garcia
16
F
Luca Koleosho
F
Javi Puado
28
M
Ferran Gomez
F
Jofre Carreras
M
Ramón Terrats
20
F
Antonio Roca
2
D
Ruben Sanchez
15
D
Miguel Rubio
38
D
Clemens Riedel
12
D
Jose Salinas
1
G
Angel Fortune
13
G
Joan Garcia
8.5
3
D
Alejandro Balde
7.3
18
D
Gerard Martin
7.7
5
D
Pau Cubarsi
7.2
23
D
Jules Koundé
7.9
21
M
Frenkie de Jong (C)
6.9
24
M
Eric García
7.2
14
M
Marcus Rashford
6.2
11
M
Raphinha
6.5
10
M
Lamine Yamal
7.3
7
F
Ferran Torres
6.2
Substitutes
28
F
Roony Bardghji
F
Robert Lewandowski
90′
M
Dani Olmo
86′
17
M
Marc Casadó
43
M
Thomas Marques
22
M
Marc Bernal
27
M
Dr. Fernández
M
Pedri
26
D
Jofre Torrents
1
G
Marc-André Ter Stegen
25
G
Wojciech Szczęsny
La Liga Standings – First Division
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (Qualification)
- Relegation – LaLiga2
Espanyol vs Barcelona Video Highlights & Match Recap – 03 Jan 2026
Get ready for an electrifying The League matchup as Espanyol take on Barcelona on 03 Jan 2026 at the RCDE Stadium. This promising fixture is set to deliver intense football action. Watch this space for complete match coverage, highlight reels, and in-depth analysis at dasfootball.com.
Current League Standings
Espanyol currently sit 5th in the La Liga with 33 points after 17 games (W10 D3 L4), scoring 22 goals and conceding 17. Their current form is W, W, W, W, W.
Barcelona are 1st in the league with 46 points from 18 matches (W15 D1 L2), with 51 goals scored and 20 conceded. Their recent form reads W, W, W, W, W.
Home Record: Espanyol have 6 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses at home this season, scoring 13 and conceding 10.
Away Record: Barcelona have recorded 6 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses on their travels, finding the net 23 times while letting in 15.
Current League Standings
Espanyol: 5th in the La Liga with 33 points (10W, 3D, 4L).
Barcelona: 1st in the La Liga with 46 points (15W, 1D, 2L).
Home & Away Form
- Espanyol at home: 6W, 1D, 2L (Goals: 13 scored, 10 conceded)
- Barcelona away: 6W, 1D, 2L (Goals: 23 scored, 15 conceded)
Recent Matches – Espanyol
- Athletic Club vs Espanyol: 1-2 (La Liga, 22 Dec 2025)
- Getafe vs Espanyol: 0-1 (La Liga, 13 Dec 2025)
- Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano: 1-0 (La Liga, 07 Dec 2025)
- Atlético Baleares vs Espanyol: 1-0 (Copa del Rey, 04 Dec 2025)
- Celta Vigo vs Espanyol: 0-1 (La Liga, Nov 30, 2025)
Recent Matches – Barcelona
- Villarreal vs Barcelona: 0-2 (La Liga, Dec 21, 2025)
- Guadalajara vs Barcelona: 0-2 (Copa del Rey, Dec 16, 2025)
- Barcelona vs Osasuna: 2-0
- Barcelona vs Eintracht Frankfurt: 2-1 (UEFA Champions League, 09 Dec 2025)
- Real Betis vs Barcelona: 3-5 (La Liga, 06 Dec 2025)
Head-to-Head (H2H) Stats
Recent Encounters:
- Espanyol wins: 10
- Barcelona wins: 15
- Draw probability: 0%
In their last 0 meetings, both teams have had their share of victories. These teams have faced each other multiple times in competitive matches, creating an exciting rivalry in La Liga.
Match Prediction & Betting Tips
Predictions and betting tips for this match will be available closer to kick-off time. Check back later for detailed analysis and odds.
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