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How to Watch FC Barcelona vs Espanyol Live Stream, Channel, Lineups & Prediction

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How to Watch FC Barcelona vs Espanyol Live Stream, Channel, Lineups & Prediction

Hansi Flick's team won many games in La Liga.

FC Barcelona will face Espanyol in the 12th match of the 2024/25 La Liga season in the Catalan derby at the Lluís Companies Olympic Stadium. The Blaugrana are at the top of the table with 30 points in 11 games, for 10 wins and 1 loss.

Espanyol is in 17th place in the standings with 10 points from 11 games. He won three games, drew one, and lost seven games. Barcelona come into this match after winning the Clasico 4-0 against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.

On the other hand, Espanyol won against San Tirso in the last match of the Copa del Rey and lost against Sevilla in the previous match in La Liga. In the last 33 home matches against FC Barcelona, ​​​​​​Barcelona won 27 times, there were five draws while Espanyol Barcelona won only once. The goal difference is 82-17 in favor of FC Barcelona.

FC Barcelona vs Espanyol live stream, TV channel

Country
Telecast Channel
USAESPN+
UKPremier Sports, ITV
India GXR World 
NigeriaSuperSport

 

What time does FC Barcelona vs Espanyol kick off?

Start:  Eastern Standard Time (EST): 11:15 AM on Sunday, November 3, 2024, Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 8:45 PM IST.

Location: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys

Formula:

  • FC Barcelona (all competitions): W-W-W-W-W
  • Espanyol (all competitions): W-D-D-W-D
     

Head-to-head statistics:

  • Total number of matches: 53
  • FC Barcelona wins: 1
  • Espanyol wins: 5
  • Ties: 17
     

FC Barcelona vs Espanyol  lineups, team news

Robert Lewandowski (FC Barcelona)
Robert Lewandowski is the player to watch for Barcelona in this match. The Polish striker has scored 17 goals and provided two assists in the 14 games he has played so far this season. Last season, he scored 26 goals and provided nine assists in 49 games for Barcelona in all competitions.

Lewandowski is often celebrated for his incredible goal-scoring ability, ranking him among the best strikers in the world. His positioning, finishing, and ability to score from different angles are hallmarks of his game.

  • For FC Barcelona, ​​Andreas Christensen, Eric Garcia, Ferran Torres, Marc Bernal, Marc-André ter Stegen, and Ronald Araujo will miss the match due to injuries.
  • Expected composition of FC Barcelona (4-2-3-1):
    pen; Balde, Inigo, Cubarsi, Kounde; Pedri, Married; Raphinha, Olmo, Yamal; Lewandowski.

Jofre Carreras (Espanyol)
Jofre Carreras is the player to watch for Espanyol in this match. He has scored two goals and provided three assists in 11 games played in all competitions this season. He scored five goals and provided four assists in 42 games played in all competitions last season.

Although he is primarily a right winger, his performance records show flexibility to play as a left winger as well as in attacking midfield roles. This shows his ability to adapt to different positions on the offensive line. His statistics for the 2024/25 season show not only goals but also assists. We can see his ability to contribute directly to the score, which is essential for the wing.

  • For Espanyol, Edu Exposito, Fernando Calero, José Gragera, and Pol Lozano will miss the match due to injuries. Naci Ünüvar is doubtful because of physical discomfort.
  • Expected composition of Espanyol (4-4-2):
    Garcia; Olivan, Kumbulla, Gomez, Hilali; Tejero, Aguado, Kral, Carreras; You can, Veliz.

FC Barcelona vs Espanyol Prediction 

In the last 33 home matches with FC Barcelona, ​​FC Barcelona won 27 times, there were five draws while Espanyol won once. The goal difference is 82-17 in favor of FC Barcelona. Barca have been in excellent form this season and should therefore win the game. 

Prediction: Barcelona 5-1 Espanyol.

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