Espanyol – Barcelona Preview

Espanyol hosts Barcelona at the RCDE Stadium in a match from the 36th round of La Liga. This is a game that could make Barca officially champions of Spain again. Let’s preview it in these free betting tips today.

How’s the situation in La Liga looking right now? Barca are leaders with 7 points advantage in front of Real Madrid, just three round before the end of the season. This means that Hansi Flick’s team will win the title if they beat Espanyol or Real Madrid lose against Mallorca on Wednesday.

Last weekend Barca achieved a crucial 4-3 win against Real Madrid in El Classico. It was really a dramatic match at the Montjuic. For Barcelona Raphinha scored a brace while Eric Garcia and Lamine Yamal put the ball in the net as well.

Alejandro Balde could return in the line-up against Espanyol. The influential left back returned in action against Real Madrid after his latest injury. Meanwhile most likely Ferran Torres will start ahead of Robert Lewandowski in attack. Ferran made three assists in the Classico against Real Madrid – he’s in a good shape at the moment.

Espanyol approach the local derby from 14th place in the standings. Los Perricos are not in a good shape, though – three losses in the last three matches. Last weekend Manolo Gonzalez’ team faced Leganes away from home, but conceded a 2-3 defeat. Cabrera and Pere Milla scored for Espanyol, but these goals were not enough.

Javi Puado is Espanyol’s top scorer this season. The 26-years old striker has 11 league goals on his name. Puado will be the main danger for Barcelona’s defense on Thursday.

That’s the free betting tips today for the upcoming La Liga clash between Espanyol and Barcelona. Let’s see if Barca can win the title here. They surely deserve it because of their performances.