Espanyol vs Barcelona LIVE streaming info, La Liga 2024-25: Where to watch ESP v BAR; Preview; Predicted lineups
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Barcelona will look to secure the La Liga 2024-25 title when it takes on Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium on Thursday.
A victory in its city derby against Espanyol would clinch the championship for the Catalans.
Barcelona, now seven points clear at the top with 82 points, needs just one win to gain an unassailable lead over second-placed Real Madrid which beat Mallorca 2-1 on Wednesday.
FULL PREVIEW | Lewandowski back for Barcelona vs Espanyol with title in sight
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When will the Espanyol vs Barcelona La Liga 2024-25 match kick off?
The Espanyol vs Barcelona La Liga 2024-25 match will kick off at 1:00 AM IST, on Friday, May 6 at the RCDE Stadium. Where to watch the Espanyol vs Barcelona La Liga 2024-25 match?
The Espanyol vs Barcelona La Liga 2024-25 match will not be telecast anywhere in India. The match will be livestreamed on the FanCode app and website.
PREDICTED LINEUPS
Espanyol: Garcia (gk), El Hilali, Kumbulla, Cabrera, Romero, Exposito, Gonzalez, Lozano, Jofre, Puado, Roberto
Barcelona: Szczesny (gk), Eric, Christensen, Cubarsí, Balde, De Jong, Pedri, Yamal, Fermín, Raphinha, Ferran
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