FC Barcelona vs Espanyol Prediction, Preview and Stats

Spain flag 2025/2026 La Liga, Spain
Camp Nou Sat, 11 Apr - 4:30 PM
La Liga
FC Barcelona BAR
4 Winner 1
Espanyol ESY
Full Time Sat, 11 Apr 4:30 PM
Round 31 Regular Season
Ferran Torres - 9', 25'
Lamine Yamal - 87'
Marcus Rashford - 89'
Goal
|
Goal
Pol Lozano - 56'

CONTEXT

The match between FC Barcelona and Espanyol is now finished, ending with a full-time score of 4-1 to the home side. Pre-match expectations strongly pointed toward a FC Barcelona victory, and the result showed only minimal deviation from those forecasts, with the stronger team delivering precisely as anticipated. Barcelona controlled the contest from start to finish, building a 2-0 lead by half-time before adding two more goals after the break. The home side enjoyed overwhelming possession at 77 percent, restricting Espanyol to just 23 percent of the ball. No red cards were shown to either team, and the game remained free of major disruptive incidents. Efficiency levels stayed in line with expectations throughout, producing an outcome that fully aligned with the pre-match projection. Overall the result reinforced Barcelona's clear superiority in this derby without any notable second-half adjustments required. The victory was comprehensive and reflected the balance of play across the full 90 minutes.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: FC Barcelona showed a minimal deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was insufficient data for expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Inconclusive for xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: No major event distortion.
  • Red card distortion: None.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
A. Hernández Hernández
A. Hernández Hernández
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 22.39
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 4.24
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.27
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.24
J. Naranjo Pérez
J. Naranjo Pérez
1st Assistant • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 22.39
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 4.24
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.27
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.24
J. Campos Salinas
J. Campos Salinas
4th Official • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 22.39
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 4.24
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.27
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.24
FC Barcelona H. Flick
H. Flick
VS
Espanyol J. González Álvarez
J. González Álvarez
2.59
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.18
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Atlético Madrid Rank: W
Rayo Vallecano Rank: W
Sevilla Rank: W
Athletic Club Rank: W
Villarreal Rank: W
Levante Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Real Betis Rank: D
Getafe Rank: L
Mallorca Rank: L
Real Oviedo Rank: D
Elche Rank: D
Atlético Madrid Rank: L
29
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
29 - 11 - 3
3

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home FC Barcelona
97.86%
Draw
1.92%
Away Espanyol
0.22%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
42.91
16.48
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
FC Barcelona
Espanyol
Power Score
42.91
16.48
League Position
1
10
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
FC Barcelona — Opponent-weighted form score
Espanyol — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) FC Barcelona Espanyol

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

FC Barcelona

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Espanyol

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

FC Barcelona ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Espanyol
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
29.03
49.13
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
49.13
29.03
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
FC Barcelona -1.86 Efficiency Index
vs
Espanyol +1.86 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
FC Barcelona
Espanyol
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

FC Barcelona ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Espanyol
Created Set-piece attacking threat
FC Barcelona Espanyol
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
FC Barcelona Espanyol
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
FC Barcelona
Espanyol
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
FC Barcelona
vs
Espanyol
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
FC Barcelona Espanyol
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
FC Barcelona 0.43
Espanyol 0.38
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
FC Barcelona Espanyol
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
FC Barcelona 0.04
Espanyol 0.09
FC Barcelona
Espanyol
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • BAR had peak pressure around 93'.
  • BAR started the game with stronger pressure.
BAR Pressure ESY Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: BAR reached the top pressure at 93' (91.04).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 43 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

FC Barcelona BAR Home
43 matches
Espanyol ESY Away
Match Record
29
Wins
3
11
Draws
11
3
Losses
29
Goals
92
Goals Scored
27
27
Goals Conceded
92
+65
Goal Difference
-65
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-04-12T00:10:53+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-4-1-1
Pitch
J. Pons
Spain
13 J. Pons
R. Araújo da Silva
Uruguay
4 R. Araújo da Silva
P. Cubarsí Paredes
Spain
5 P. Cubarsí Paredes
G. Martín Langreo
Substitution
Spain
18 G. Martín Langreo
A. Balde Martínez
Substitution
Spain
3 A. Balde Martínez
E. García
Spain
24 E. García
P. López
Spain
8 P. López
L. Yamal Nasraoui Ebana
Spain
10 L. Yamal Nasraoui Ebana
F. López Marín
Substitution
Spain
16 F. López Marín
Pablo Gaviria
Substitution
Spain
6 Pablo Gaviria
F. Torres García
Substitution
Spain
7 F. Torres García
M. Dmitrović
Serbia
13 M. Dmitrović
C. Romero Serrano
Spain
22 C. Romero Serrano
L. Cabrera Sasía
Uruguay
6 L. Cabrera Sasía
F. Calero Villa
Spain
5 F. Calero Villa
O. El Hilali
Morocco
23 O. El Hilali
T. Dolan
Substitution
England
24 T. Dolan
P. Lozano Vizuete
Substitution
Spain
10 P. Lozano Vizuete
U. González de Zarate Quirós
Spain
4 U. González de Zarate Quirós
C. Ngonge
Substitution
Belgium
16 C. Ngonge
E. Expósito Jaén
Substitution
Spain
8 E. Expósito Jaén
E. García Martínez
Substitution
Spain
19 E. García Martínez

General Information

Date & Time
Apr 11, 2026, 04:30 PM
Competition
2025/2026 La Liga, Spain · Round 31 · Regular Season
Stadium
Camp Nou
Capacity
99354
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Alejandro José Hernández Hernández
José Enrique Naranjo Pérez
Juan Antonio Campos Salinas

Statistics

Possession
BAR
71%
ESY
29%

Top Statistics

4 Goals 1
4 Big Chances Created 1
20 Shots 10
47 Dangerous attacks 26
77 Possession 23
7 Corners 5
18 Free kicks 10
3 Yellow Cards 6

Match Overview

0 Hit Woodwork 1
3 Assists 0
14 Goal Attempts 9
7 Throwins 16
24 Dribble Attempts 14
67 Successful Dribbles Percentage 29
16 Successful Dribbles 4
9 Goal Kicks 9
11 Successful Headers 6
116 Ball Safe 76
1 Injuries 0
5 Substitutions 5

Attacking

115 Attacks 56
1 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

92 Successful Passes Percentage 74
16 Successful Long Passes 14
15 Key Passes 8
673 Successful Passes 147
31 Long Passes 41
52 Successful Long Passes Percentage 34
728 Passes 200

Defensive

2 Interceptions 10
24 Tackles 14
2 Saves 5

Build-up

3 Accurate Crosses 4
13 Total Crosses 16

Discipline

4 Offsides 2
10 Fouls 18

Lineup

Referee : Alejandro José Hernández Hernández

Starting XI ▼

13
Joan García
Joan García Goalkeeper
3
Alejandro Balde
Alejandro Balde Defender
2
João Cancelo
João Cancelo
Defender64'
4
Ronald Araujo
Ronald Araujo Defender
5
Pau Cubarsí
Pau Cubarsí Defender
18
Gerard Martín
Gerard Martín Defender
17
Marc Casadó
Marc Casadó
Midfielder46'
6
Gavi
Gavi Midfielder
14
Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford
Attacker64'
8
Pedri
Pedri Midfielder
10
Lamine Yamal
Lamine Yamal Midfielder
16
Fermín López
Fermín López Midfielder
21
Frenkie de Jong
Frenkie de Jong
Midfielder84'
24
Eric García
Eric García Midfielder
7
Ferran Torres
Ferran Torres Attacker
2
20
Dani Olmo
Dani Olmo
Midfielder74'
Referee : Alejandro José Hernández Hernández

Starting XI ▼

13
Manuel Iori
Manuel Iori Goalkeeper
5
Fernando Calero
Fernando Calero Defender
6
Ludovic Taillandier
Ludovic Taillandier Defender
22
Carlos Romero
Carlos Romero Defender
23
Omar El Hilali
Omar El Hilali Defender
4
Urko González de Zárate
Urko González de Zárate Midfielder
10
Pol Lozano
Pol Lozano Midfielder
18
Charles Pickel
Charles Pickel
Midfielder80'
16
Cyril Ngonge
Cyril Ngonge Midfielder
2
Rubén Sánchez
Rubén Sánchez
Defender64'
24
Tyrhys Dolan
Tyrhys Dolan Midfielder
9
Roberto Fernández
Roberto Fernández
Attacker46'
8
Edu Expósito
Edu Expósito Attacker
14
Ramón Terrats
Ramón Terrats
Midfielder71'
19
Kike García
Kike García Attacker
11
Pere Milla
Pere Milla
Midfielder71'

Events

2ND-HALF
90+2'
Event
Urko González de Zárate
Persistent fouling / 9th Yellowcard
Event
Marcus Rashford
Right foot shot / 5th Goal
89'
Event
Lamine Yamal
Left foot shot / 4th Goal
87'
Event
Frenkie de Jong → Fermín López
10th Substitution
84'
83'
Event
Fernando Calero
Foul / 8th Yellowcard
80'
Event
Charles Pickel → Pol Lozano
9th Substitution
Event
Dani Olmo → Ferran Torres
8th Substitution
74'
71'
Event
Pere Milla → Kike García
6th Substitution
71'
Event
Ramón Terrats → Edu Expósito
7th Substitution
Event
Marcus Rashford → Gavi
4th Substitution
64'
Event
João Cancelo → Alejandro Balde
3rd Substitution
64'
64'
Event
Rubén Sánchez → Cyril Ngonge
5th Substitution
58'
Event
Pol Lozano
Foul / 7th Yellowcard
Event
Ferran Torres
Var
56'
56'
Event
Pol Lozano
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
Event
Marc Casadó
Foul / 6th Yellowcard
49'
Event
Marc Casadó → Gerard Martín
1st Substitution
46'
46'
Event
Roberto Fernández → Tyrhys Dolan
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Eric García
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
45+3'
45'
Event
Cyril Ngonge
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
34'
Event
Edu Expósito
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Gavi
Argument / 1st Yellowcard
32'
32'
Event
Omar El Hilali
Argument / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Ferran Torres
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
25'
Event
Ferran Torres
Header / 1st Goal
9'

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
Marc Casadó from Barcelona won a free kick on the left wing.
90
Update Update
Lamine Yamal is called offside for Barcelona.
90
Update Update
Dani Olmo of Barcelona won a free kick in defense.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of added time.
90
Update Update
Dani Olmo from Barcelona won a free kick in the attacking area.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Urko González de Zárate from Espanyol receives a yellow card.
90
Update Update
Urko González de Zárate from Espanyol committed a foul.
90
Update Update
Leandro Cabrera from Espanyol committed a foul.
90
Update Update
The second half ends with Barcelona winning 4-1 against Espanyol.
90
Update Update
Offside called against Espanyol. Urko González de Zárate is in an offside position.
90
Update Update
Leandro Cabrera of Espanyol committed a foul.
89
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Barcelona lead 4-1 against Espanyol. Marcus Rashford scores for Barcelona with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the right corner, assisted by Frenkie de Jong after a fast break.
87
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Lamine Yamal scores for Barcelona with a left-footed shot from close range to the center of the goal. The score is now Barcelona 3, Espanyol 1.
85
Attempt Attempt
Lamine Yamal's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
85
Update Update
Foul committed by Ronald Araujo of Barcelona.
85
Update Update
Pere Milla from Espanyol won a free kick in defense.
84
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Barcelona: Frenkie de Jong replaces Fermín López.
83
Update Update
Fernando Calero from Espanyol committed a foul.
83
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Fernando Calero of Espanyol receives a yellow card for a foul.
83
Update Update
Dani Olmo from Barcelona won a free kick in defense.
82
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Espanyol after Pau Cubarsí concedes.
82
Attempt Attempt
Pere Milla's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Omar El Hilali provided the assist.
82
Update Update
Leandro Cabrera's header from the center of the box is blocked. Ramon Terrats provided the assist with a cross.
82
Attempt Attempt
Leandro Cabrera's shot from the center of the box is blocked.
81
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Espanyol after João Cancelo concedes.
80
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Espanyol: Charles Pickel replaces Pol Lozano.
80
Attempt Attempt
Roberto Fernández from Espanyol misses a chance with a left-footed shot from close range.
78
Update Update
Rubén Sánchez commits a handball for Espanyol.
77
Corner Corner
Missed chance. Fernando Calero of Espanyol headed the ball from the right side of the six-yard box after a corner.
76
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Espanyol after Pau Cubarsí concedes.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Barcelona: Dani Olmo replaces Ferran Torres.
74
Attempt Attempt
Rubén Sánchez from Espanyol had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from the right side of the box but missing to the left. Ramon Terrats provided the assist.
73
Update Update
Urko González de Zárate from Espanyol committed a foul.
73
Update Update
Fermín López from Barcelona won a free kick in defense.
72
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance. Fernando Calero of Espanyol took a right-footed shot from a difficult position on the right.
71
Update Update
Pere Milla from Espanyol won a free kick on the left wing.
71
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Espanyol: Ramon Terrats replaces Edu Expósito.
71
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Espanyol: Pere Milla replaces Kike García.
71
Update Update
Foul committed by Eric García of Barcelona.
69
Attempt Attempt
New attacking attempt. João Cancelo from Barcelona takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved.
68
Corner Corner
Espanyol is awarded a corner after Eric García concedes.
67
Update Update
Fermín López from Barcelona committed a foul.
67
Update Update
Fermín López from Barcelona committed a foul.
67
Update Update
Pol Lozano from Espanyol won a free kick on the left wing.
67
Update Update
Urko González de Zárate from Espanyol won a free kick in the defensive area.
66
Attempt Attempt
Marcus Rashford's shot from the center of the box is blocked. The assist came from Eric García with a through ball.
64
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Barcelona: Marcus Rashford replaces Gavi.
64
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Barcelona: João Cancelo replaces Alejandro Balde.
64
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Espanyol: Rubén Sánchez replaces Cyril Ngonge.
63
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Barcelona after Leandro Cabrera concedes.
61
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Barcelona after Omar El Hilali concedes.
61
Update Update
Fermín López of Barcelona misses a header from inside the six-yard box on the left side. The assist came from Ronald Araujo after a fast break.
59
Update Update
Lamine Yamal from Barcelona attempts an attack, shooting with his left foot from the right side of the box, but Marko Dmitrovic from Espanyol saves it in the top center of the goal. The assist was made by Marc Casadó.
58
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Pol Lozano of Espanyol receives a yellow card for a foul.
58
Update Update
Pedri from Barcelona won a free kick in defense.
58
Update Update
Foul committed by Pol Lozano of Espanyol.
56
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Pol Lozano scores for Espanyol with a right-footed shot from the center of the box. The score is now Barcelona 2, Espanyol 1.
54
Update Update
Offside called against Barcelona. Eric García is offside.
53
Update Update
Gavi from Barcelona won a free kick in the attacking area.
53
Update Update
Foul committed by Fernando Calero of Espanyol.
51
Update Update
Cyril Ngonge of Espanyol won a free kick in defense.
51
Update Update
Foul committed by Alejandro Balde of Barcelona.
50
Update Update
Kike García of Espanyol is caught offside.
49
Update Update
Fouled by Marc Casadó - Barcelona
49
Update Update
Edu Expósito from Espanyol won a free kick in defense.
49
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Marc Casadó of Barcelona receives a yellow card for a foul.
48
Corner Corner
Corner - Barcelona. Conceded by Cyril Ngonge.
48
Attempt Attempt
Lamine Yamal's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Ferran Torres provided the assist.
45
Corner Corner
Barcelona is awarded a corner after Tyrhys Dolan concedes it.
45
Update Update
The first half ends with Barcelona leading Espanyol 2-0.
45
Update Update
Gavi from Barcelona won a free kick in defense.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Eric García of Barcelona receives a yellow card for a foul.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Eric García of Barcelona.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Espanyol: Roberto Fernández replaces Tyrhys Dolan.
45
Attempt Attempt
Lamine Yamal's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. The assist was provided by Eric García.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Cyril Ngonge of Espanyol receives a yellow card for a foul.
45
Update Update
Cyril Ngonge from Espanyol commits a foul.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Barcelona: Marc Casadó replaces Gerard Martín due to injury.
45
Update Update
The second half begins with the score at Barcelona 2, Espanyol 0.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
45
Corner Corner
Missed chance for Barcelona. Ronald Araujo heads the ball from inside the six-yard box on the left side but misses to the left. The assist came from Lamine Yamal, who provided a cross after a corner.
45
Update Update
Urko González de Zárate from Espanyol won a free kick in defense.
44
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Espanyol after Eric García concedes.
43
Update Update
Edu Expósito from Espanyol won a free kick on the left wing.
43
Update Update
Foul committed by Eric García of Barcelona.
42
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance. Pedri from Barcelona shoots with his left foot from the center of the box, but it's high and wide to the left. Gavi provided the assist.
41
Corner Corner
Barcelona wins a corner after Omar El Hilali concedes.
40
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Barcelona after a concession by Marko Dmitrovic.
40
Corner Corner
New attacking attempt. Eric García from Barcelona shoots with his right foot from outside the box, but Marko Dmitrovic from Espanyol saves it in the right corner.
40
Attempt Attempt
Fermín López from Barcelona had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from the right side of the box but missing to the left. The assist came from Pedri, who provided a cross.
40
Corner Corner
New attacking attempt. Fermín López from Barcelona takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved in the top right corner by Marko Dmitrovic from Espanyol.
39
Update Update
Gavi from Barcelona won a free kick on the left wing.
39
Update Update
Urko González de Zárate from Espanyol committed a foul.
38
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Gerard Martín from Barcelona.
37
Update Update
Cyril Ngonge from Espanyol commits a foul.
37
Update Update
Gavi from Barcelona won a free kick in defense.
34
Update Update
Lamine Yamal from Barcelona earned a free kick in the attacking area.
34
Update Update
Foul committed by Edu Expósito of Espanyol.
34
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Edu Expósito of Espanyol receives a yellow card for a foul.
32
Update Update
Foul committed by Alejandro Balde of Barcelona.
32
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Gavi from Barcelona receives a yellow card.
32
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Omar El Hilali of Espanyol receives a yellow card.
32
Update Update
Cyril Ngonge of Espanyol won a free kick in defense.
31
Attempt Attempt
Lamine Yamal from Barcelona has a missed chance, shooting with his left foot from outside the box, just missing the goal from a free kick.
31
Update Update
Lamine Yamal from Barcelona committed a foul.
31
Update Update
Carlos Romero of Espanyol won a free kick in defense.
30
Update Update
Foul committed by Pol Lozano of Espanyol.
30
Update Update
Pedri from Barcelona won a free kick in an attacking position.
27
Update Update
Urko González de Zárate from Espanyol commits a handball.
25
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Barcelona leads 2-0 against Espanyol. Ferran Torres scores with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box into the left corner, assisted by Lamine Yamal after a fast break.
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Ferran Torres is offside for Barcelona.
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Offside called against Barcelona. Pedri is offside.
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Leandro Cabrera of Espanyol committed a foul.
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Gavi from Barcelona won a free kick in the attacking area.
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Attempt Attempt
Fermín López from Barcelona attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved by Espanyol's goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Ferran Torres.
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Ronald Araujo from Barcelona won a free kick in defense.
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Kike García from Espanyol commits a foul.
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Eric García of Barcelona won a free kick in defense.
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Pol Lozano from Espanyol committed a foul.
13
Attempt Attempt
Kike García of Espanyol attempts an attack with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved by Barcelona's goalkeeper Joan García, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist came from Leandro Cabrera with a through ball.
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GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Barcelona 1, Espanyol 0. Ferran Torres scores for Barcelona with a header from close range into the top left corner, assisted by Lamine Yamal's cross after a corner.
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Corner Corner
Barcelona is awarded a corner after Pol Lozano concedes.
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Attempt Attempt
Lamine Yamal's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Fermín López provided the assist.
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Pol Lozano from Espanyol commits a foul.
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Eric García from Barcelona won a free kick in defense.
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Attempt Attempt
Fermín López from Barcelona had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, but the ball went high.
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Attempt Attempt
Edu Expósito from Espanyol had a missed chance, shooting with his left foot from the center of the box, but it went high and wide to the right. The assist came from Cyril Ngonge with a cross.

CONCLUSION

Structural assessment: FC Barcelona exhibited a minimal deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.

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