La Liga delivers a thrilling Barcelona derby today, Thursday, May 15th, 2025, as Espanyol host FC Barcelona at the RCDE Stadium. The match is scheduled to kick off at 21:30 CEST (19:30 GMT), which is 01:00 AM IST on May 16th. Espanyol will be fighting to secure their place in La Liga, while Barcelona have the opportunity to clinch the league title with a victory. Here’s how you can follow this highly anticipated Catalan derby, including potential live stream options.
Espanyol vs Barcelona Form
Espanyol: Espanyol’s recent form has been concerning, as they have lost their last three La Liga matches, including a 3-2 away defeat to Leganes. However, their home form has been relatively better, with only one defeat in their last eleven home games.
Barcelona: Barcelona are in excellent form, having won 14 of their last 15 La Liga matches. Their most recent game was a dramatic 4-3 El Clasico victory against Real Madrid. They are also undefeated in their last 18 away matches against Espanyol in all competitions.
Espanyol vs Barcelona Head-to-head
Historically, Barcelona have dominated the Derbi Barceloní. In their last six encounters:
- Barcelona have won 4 matches.
- There have been 2 draws.
- Espanyol have won 0 matches.
The most recent meeting saw Barcelona win 3-1 at home in November 2024. Barcelona are undefeated in their last 27 league games against Espanyol.
Espanyol vs Barcelona Team News
Espanyol: Espanyol will be without Brian Oliván due to injury. However, Omar El Hilali returns from suspension and is likely to go straight back into the starting lineup. Pol Lozano could also feature after recovering from injury.
Barcelona: Barcelona will be missing several key players due to injury, including Marc Bernal, Jules Koundé, and Dani Rodríguez. Andreas Christensen could return to the starting eleven after a long-term injury, while Robert Lewandowski may be rested after recently returning from injury.
Espanyol vs Barcelona Predicted Lineups
Espanyol Predicted Lineup (4-5-1): García; El Hilali, Kumbulla, Cabrera, Romero; Puado, Lozano, González, Expósito, Carreras; Fernández.
Barcelona Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Szczęsny; Martín, Christensen, Cubarsí, Baldé; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Torres.
Espanyol vs Barcelona Match Facts
- Barcelona have won 14 of their last 15 matches in La Liga.
- Barcelona are undefeated in 18 of their last 19 away matches against Espanyol in all competitions.
- Espanyol have lost their last 3 matches in La Liga.
- There have been over 2.5 goals in 4 of Espanyol’s last 5 home matches against Barcelona in all competitions.
- Barcelona have scored at least 2 goals in 3 of their last 4 away matches against Espanyol.
Espanyol vs Barcelona Score Prediction
Given Barcelona’s strong form and their dominance in this derby, they are strong favorites to secure a victory and potentially clinch the La Liga title. Prediction: Espanyol 1-3 Barcelona.
Where to Watch Espanyol vs Barcelona in Top Football Countries
The Espanyol vs Barcelona La Liga match kicks off at 21:30 CEST (19:30 GMT) today, Thursday, May 15th, 2025. Here’s how to potentially watch in some of the top football-watching countries:
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- United Kingdom: Premier Sports 1 will broadcast the match live (subscription required).
- Spain: Check local listings for channels broadcasting La Liga (subscription likely required).
- Germany: The match is likely to be available on DAZN (subscription may be required).
- Italy: Check sports channels like Sky Sport or DAZN (subscription likely required).
- France: beIN SPORTS may broadcast the match (subscription required).
- Brazil: Check local sports channels like ESPN Brasil or Star+ (subscription may be needed).
- Argentina: Tune in to ESPN Argentina or Star+ (subscription might be necessary).
- United States: You can watch the match live on ESPN+ (subscription required).
Looking for Free Ways to Watch?
For viewers in these top football-watching countries seeking free live stream options, it’s advisable to check if any streaming services offer free trials that include access to channels broadcasting La Liga. Keep an eye out for any potential free-to-air channels in your region that might occasionally show La Liga matches, although live full matches are less common. Always ensure you are using legal and reliable sources for streaming to avoid any issues and to enjoy the highest quality viewing experience.
