Espanyol, Barcelona and La Liga
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The goalkeeping situation at FC Barcelona could see a shock movement in the January window. Last week, reports emerged that Girona were prepared to go all out to sign Marc-Andre ter Stegen, a story
FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick will make a huge call when fielding the side that will take on Espanyol in La Liga on Saturday night.
Late goals from Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski earned La Liga leaders Barcelona a 2-0 derby win over Espanyol, while Villarreal and Celta Vigo secured important victories and Osasuna held Athletic Bilbao to a draw.
RCD Espanyol 0-2 FC Barcelona: Late show wins the derby – FC Barcelona Two late goals from Olmo and Lewandowski clinch victory in a tight, intense encounter in which Joan García made several game-saving interventions. HIGHLIGHTS | Espanyol v FC Barcelona – FC Barcelona All the action from the Catalan derby in the RCDE Stadium.
Espanyol fans were caught on camera calling for the head of their ex-goalkeeper Joan Garcia, now at FC Barcelona, prior to the two teams meeting in the derby on Saturday.
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Why isn’t Robert Lewandowski playing for Barcelona in Derbi Barceloni against Espanyol in La Liga?
Robert Lewandowski is usually the first name fans expect to see when Barcelona takes the field, especially on a night as charged as the Derbi Barceloni.
The first half of the 2025–26 season is done and dusted, with all 20 clubs in the Spanish top-flight enjoying a brief holiday reprieve before returning to action at the weekend. Unsurprisingly, the three biggest teams in La Liga sit atop the standings as the calendar flips to 2026, with the Catalans leading the way.