In a pivotal La Liga showdown, RCD Espanyol de Barcelona hosts Villarreal CF, seeking a crucial three points to boost their push for a European spot. Espanyol will rely on their attacking duo, Raul de Tomás and Joselu, who have been in top form with 6 goals between them in the last 5 matches. Meanwhile, a win for Villarreal can close the gap on the top four and keep their Champions League hopes alive.