Barcelona enters the weekend as the league leaders (76 points), enjoying a nearly flawless domestic run. Visiting is an Espanyol side that has struggled away from home but always finds extra gears for the derby.
Traditionally one of the toughest places to play, the Sánchez Pizjuán has been vulnerable this season. Expect Diego Simeone’s Atlético to use their signature defensive grit to try and secure an away win. A clash of two historic titans facing very different sets of circumstances this season.