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2022/23 Spanish La Liga
Matchday 34
RCD Espanyol v FC Barcelona
RCDE Stadium
Barcelona, Spain
Sunday, 14 May 2023
Kick-off is at 21h00
RCD Espanyol will take on FC Barcelona in a
Spanish La Liga match at the RCDE Stadium on May 14.
Current Form
The White and Blues succumbed to a 3-2 loss to Sevilla away on May 4 and it was their second defeat in their last three league games.
However, Espanyol are unbeaten in their last two matches having registered one draw and one victory at the RCDE Stadium.
While Barcelona secured a 1-0 win over CA Osasuna at home on May 2 as they extended their unbeaten run to two matches in La Liga.
However, Barca are winless in their last two matches on the road having registered one defeat and one draw as the away side.
Team News
Espanyol have no suspension concerns, but Keidi Bare remains injured as the centre-back nurses an ankle injury.
On the other hand., Barcelona also do not have suspension worries, but Sergi Roberto is currently injured.
Key Players
Espanyol will pin their hopes of defeating Barcelona on Javi Puado who has hit the back of the net in two of his last three La Liga matches.
While Robert Lewandowski will be keen to inspire Barcelona to a win and also extend his lead at the top of the league scoring charts having netted 19 goals.
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Quotes
“It’s a very important step, I think we suffered too much," Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez said after their win over Osasuna.
"We have missed very clear chances, and seeing the minutes go by… But hey, Jordi Alba’s goal came. La Liga is almost won.
"These six points were very important to us after the defeat in Vallecas… Now we’re waiting for what happens in San Sebastián. These six points are a giant step.”
Head-to-Head
Barcelona were held to a 1-1 draw by Espanyol in their last meeting in La Liga with the match taking place at the Spotify Camp Nou on 31 December 2022.
As a result, Barca are undefeated in their last 25 league matches against White and Blues who last defeated Barcelona in February 2009.
Spanish La Liga matchday 34 fixtures
Friday, May 12
21:00 - Mallorca v Cadiz CF
Saturday, May 13
14:00 - Real Sociedad v Girona FC
16:15 - Osasuna v UD Almeria
18:30 - Villarreal CF v Athletic Bilbao
21:00 - Real Madrid v Getafe CF
Sunday, May 14
14:00 - Celta Vigo v Valencia CF
16:15 - Elche CF v Atletico Madrid
18:30 - Real Valladolid v Sevilla FC
21:00 - RCD Espanyol v FC Barcelona
Monday, May 15
21:00 - Real Betis v Rayo Vallecano
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