Barcelona vs Espanyol: Preview, predictions and lineups

Barcelona host neighbours Espanyol in La Liga on Saturday. Preview includes team news, predicted lineups and more.

Man Utd to battle Newcastle for Portuguese star 24/12/2025
Manchester United are set to compete with Newcastle United to purchase Al-Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves during the winter transfer window, according to Caught Offside.
Piero Hincapie to miss Crystal Palace clash? 24/12/2025
Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie could be sidelined for the Carabao Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium tonight.
Man Utd eyeing loan deal for former Chelsea midfielder 24/12/2025
Manchester United are weighing up a loan move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher during the winter transfer window, as per Teamtalk.
Chelsea defender offered to Barcelona after Christensen injury 23/12/2025
Chelsea defender Axel Disasi has been offered to Barcelona following a long-term knee injury to Andreas Christensen, according to Sport.
Predicted Arsenal line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Crystal Palace, Eze and Jesus start 23/12/2025
Arsenal host Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup quarter-final tonight. Ahead of the game, manager Mikel Arteta could make eight changes to the starting XI.
Man Utd star out for three weeks with hamstring injury 23/12/2025
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been ruled out for three weeks with a hamstring injury sustained against Aston Villa in the Premier League last weekend.