Overview Espanyol vs Barcelona

Espanyol was eradicated at Spanish King’s Cup after his defeat to Mallorca and since then, Periquitos has not recognized victory. Returning to La Liga, coach Vicente Moreno and his college students performed 3 extra matches however solely received 1 level. Dropping the factors at an vital time of the season has brought about the RCDE dwelling staff to be pushed right down to thirteenth place with 27 factors.

Competitor Barcelona belong to Espanyol has simply gained an vital victory over Atletico Madrid and is quickly ranked 4th on the La Liga desk. The Catalan giants are nonetheless on the street to discovering themselves and the brand new addition of potential rookies will assist coach Xavi steer his boat in the proper path. The outcomes of latest matches are bringing optimistic indicators for the membership. Two matches and 6 full factors, it’s seemingly that within the close to future, Espanyol would be the subsequent prey in Barca’s return journey.

Since February 2018 till now, the host gamers have by no means gained in opposition to the Catalan giants. Even when the 2 groups take part in a pleasant match, the staff that wins remains to be Barca. Moreover, there have been 3 occasions Espanyol welcomed Blaugrana at dwelling and the perfect outcome they obtained was solely 2 attracts.

At present, the gamers of the host membership RCDE present that their means to attain just isn’t actually good, however in return they’ve stability. In 7 appearances in La Liga, the scholars of coach Vicente Moreno all opened fireplace a minimum of as soon as. And that has given Periquitos 27 targets in 23 video games. Nevertheless, Espanyol must take note of their defensive means. Solely half of the season has handed, however they’d to enter the web 32 ​​occasions to choose up the ball. Earlier than an opponent with a robust assault like Barca, Periquitos must play centered and certain if he doesn’t wish to obtain extra targets.

On the away facet, their strikers have simply been added with high quality names like Adama Traore, Aubameyang, the Catalan giants’ fashion of play could have extra velocity within the ball part. And their present variety of 36 targets can be considerably improved within the subsequent rounds. Nevertheless, Xavi additionally must concentrate on constructing a stronger protection for the Camp Nou staff if he desires to overcome increased targets. In La Liga right now, the Blaugrana needed to obtain 25 targets after 22 matches.

An unstable Espanyol can be not possible to cease the present Catalan giants. Xavi and his college students can be desperate to carry dwelling the third consecutive victory for NHM.

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Anticipated lineups Espanyol vs Barcelona

Espanyol: Diego Lopez, Gil, Gomez, Cabrera, Pedrosa, Embarba, Darder, Morlanes, Puado, Moron, Wu Lei.

Coach: Vicente Moreno

Barcelona: Ter Stegen, Dest, Araujo, Pique, Alba, F. de Jong, Busquets, Pedri, Torres, L. de Jong, Gavi.

Coach: Xavi

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Predict the outcome Espanyol vs Barcelona

Rating prediction: Espanyol 1-2 Barcelona