On a LaLiga match day labeled as date 15, Barcelona will welcome Espanyol to Camp Nou for a high-stakes clash. The home side comes into the fixture in strong form, setting the scene for a battle to stay perched at the summit after the league paused for the World Cup break. Barcelona has been the team to beat this season, riding a string of good results and presenting themselves as the championship’s frontrunner as they return to action.
The captain’s run of form for Barcelona has been impressive, with a series of wins that helped lift the club to the top of the table, just ahead of Real Madrid. The recent disappointment of exiting the Champions League remains a talking point, but it hasn’t derailed the team’s domestic momentum. The tactical plan crafted by Xavi Hernandez has yielded a competitive edge, and at this moment the club holds a comfortable lead in the standings while preparing to defend their advantage after the mid-season break.
Espanyol, on the other hand, approach the derby with a tougher recent run. They have not registered a win in their latest five outings, enduring several losses as they fight to climb away from the lower reaches of the table. Under the guidance of Diego Martínez, the team sits in the middle-to-lower portion of the Liga standings, hovering near the brink of the relegation zone with a precarious points tally. The game at Camp Nou stands as a critical test for their season’s ambitions and a chance to recalibrate after a difficult spell.
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In this preview, TARGET provides everything a fan would want to know about the matchup, from how to watch to lineup possibilities and game context.
WHEN IS?
HOW TO SEE ON TV
The contest will be broadcast in South America by DirectTV Sports. In Mexico, viewers can catch the game on air sports. In the United States, ESPN will carry the match. In Spain, Movistar LaLiga will be the broadcaster for those tuning in on regional television.
HOW TO WATCH BY STREAMING
The Barcelona versus Espanyol match will be available for streaming across South America via DirectTV Go, while Mexico viewers can access the same service with Blue to Go. DirectTV Go is an online platform that delivers movies, series, live sports and more. To use it, a DIRECTV account and a MyDIRECTV login are required, followed by downloading the DIRECTV Go app for Android or iOS or opening the service on a computer.
FORMATIONS
BARCELONA
Lineups and tactical shape to be confirmed closer to kickoff.
SPANISH
Lineups and tactical shape to be confirmed closer to kickoff.
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