Espanyol vs Barcelona: times, TV and how to watch online
All the info you need on how and where to watch the LaLiga clash between Espanyol and Barcelona on Sunday 13 February at the RCDE Stadium.
Espanyol vs Barcelona live online: scores, stats and updates, LaLiga
Espanyol host cross-city rivals Barcelona in LaLiga at the RCDE Stadium on Sunday. The home side were defeated 2-1 by Athletic Club on Monday and will be looking to bounce back in the derby.
Barcelona come into the fixture slightly more confident having beaten Atlético Madrid 4-2 at Camp Nou last weekend.
Xavi expecting tough test in derby
Speaking ahead of the game, Barcelona manager Xavi Hernández gave his thoughts on the importance of it for his side.
"It's a litmus test and it will be a very difficult game, very intense. They will want revenge. Being 15 points behind the leaders, with a match in hand, shows how difficult it can be. It is difficult but we do not rule anything out.
"The next few games will tell. We need several wins in a row and have to be consistent, while hoping those in front of us falter. We're fourth and we want to climb further," he said.
Team news
Raúl de Tomás is back from suspension for the hosts.The Spain international has scored 12 goals in 2021/22 and is their main threat in attack.
Dani Alves is suspended for two games for Barcelona and could be replaced at right-back by Sergiño Dest. Ansu Fati, Sergi Roberto, Samuel Umtiti and Alejandro Balde are still out injured for Xavi's side. Clément Lenglet and Memphis Depay are doubts.
Barça's impressive record vs Espanyol
Barça have gone 23 LaLiga games without defeat against Espanyol and could record the best unbeaten run by any team in any type of derby in the competition's history on Sunday.
What time does Espanyol vs Barcelona kick off?
The LaLiga Santander match between Espanyol and Barcelona will take place on Sunday 13 February 2022 at 15:00 US (ET) and 12:00 US (PT).
That’s 21:00 CET and 20:00 UK time.
Find out what time Espanyol-Barcelona starts elsewhere in the world.
Where can I watch Espanyol-Barcelona in the US and UK?
In the US and UK, the following television channels and online services will be broadcasting the LaLiga match:
US: ESPN+
UK: LaLigaTV, Premier Sports 1, Premier Player HD
Find out who is showing Espanyol-Barcelona elsewhere in the world.
Espanyol vs Barcelona: live AS USA coverage
You’ll also be able to follow live-text coverage of the Espanyol-Barcelona match right here at AS USA. We'll be building up to the game from about an hour ahead of kick-off, before taking you through the action as it unfolds.