FC Barcelona hosts local rivals RCD Espanyol de Barcelona in a crucial La Liga fixture, with both teams seeking crucial three points to boost their campaign. Los Blaugrana, riding a three-match winning streak, look to maintain their momentum, while Espanyol aim to bounce back from a recent three-game losing skid. Xavi Hernandez's men will face Espanyol's resilient defense, anchored by star goalkeeper Andrés Fernández.