After their El Clasico victory, Barcelona sets sights on clinching the La Liga title against Espanyol. Despite Real Madrid's potential victory against Mallorca, Barcelona can secure the championship with a win. Espanyol, sitting 14th in the standings, faces the match in poor form, having gained only one point from their last four games. However, they are five points above the relegation zone and have been strong at home. The team hopes to end their long winless streak against Barcelona, who they last defeated in 2009.
Xavi's Barcelona can clinch the La Liga title with a win over Espanyol, following the El Clasico victory, or depend on Real Madrid's outcome.
Espanyol struggles in recent matches, gaining only one point from four games, yet they hold a five-point cushion over the relegation zone.
Despite Espanyol's poor form, they have only one loss in their last eleven home matches, presenting a resilient front against their rivals.
Injuries impact Espanyol's preparation for the Barcelona derby, but they hope to harness home support for their first victory over Barça since 2009.
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