Previews
VIE 01.01.2016
Team News:
- RCD Espanyol: Arbilla, Víctor Sánchez and Cañas (injured)
- FC Barcelona: Douglas and Rafinha (injured).
Match Facts:
RCD Espanyol (13th, 20 pts):
- The Blanquiazul side fell on their last game against Sevilla FC, but the magic of these matches is different. Galca´s debut in LaLiga was at home and with victory, and now faces for the first time the archrival team in Barcelona.
- The defensive midfield trio used against Seville can be one of the alternatives that could choose the Romanian coach to win the game in middle of the pitch against FC Barcelona, but certainly if there is a man who can be decisive in the game that's Felipe Caicedo, who already has five goals in his tally.
FC Barcelona (1st, 38 pts):
- The year 2015 was brilliant for FC Barcelona and now they visit the Power8 Stadium to secure the lead and try to increase the gap with their pursuers. This time, they will face Espanyol, a team to which they beat on the two occasions they played last year (5-1 and 0-2).
FC Barcelona's list of honours continues to swell after 5-cup haul in 2015. Full list: https://t.co/fartiJ9Wim pic.twitter.com/14ui0RsLwq
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 1, 2016
- Messi, Neymar and Suarez. These are the three Barça talents and the greatest danger from the Catalan team. The three have scored 35 of the 40 goals of the Luis Enrique´s side, and their understanding is total. It was seen against R. Betis, and now this trident will be again one of the best offensive assets of the Asturian coach.
What´s on in Barcelona on game day?
Do not miss 'Christmas around the World', the world's largest Christmas exhibition. It is a show that collects the most important Christmas traditions of nine regions and countries: Austria, Catalonia, Iceland, Italy, Norway, United Kingdom, Russia, Tokyo and Ukraine. It is located in the Arenas Mall and is free.
Getting to Power8 Stadium
Address: Baix Llobregat, 100, 08940 Cornellà de Llobregat, Barcelona.
Metro: Line 5.
Tram: T1, T2.
Train: R4, R7.
Stadium location here
Time: 16:00
Stadium: Stadium Power8
Referee: González González, José Luis
TV: Watch the match in your country.
Hashtag: #ESPvFCB
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