The stage is set for a potentially historic Catalan derby on Thursday as Barcelona travels across town to face Espanyol at RCDE Stadium, with the opportunity to clinch their 28th La Liga title with two matches to spare.

Fresh off an impressive victory against rivals Real Madrid in El Clásico, the Blaugrana now need just three points against their local opponents to secure the championship. The match is scheduled for Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 3:30 PM ET, and can be watched on ESPN Deportes and ESPN+.

The recent encounter between these two rivals has always been charged with intensity, and this match is no different. Barcelona’s recent form has been solid, especially after their comeback from two goals down to beat Real Madrid 4-3, sealing their fourth El Clásico victory this season. Meanwhile, Espanyol will seek to delay Barcelona’s celebrations and secure crucial points to avoid relegation.

Historically, Barcelona has dominated this fixture with 127 wins out of 217 matches played against Espanyol, who have recorded 44 victories. The teams will field strong lineups, with Barcelona making three changes from their previous match, notably welcoming back Robert Lewandowski from injury. Espanyol also has new faces in their starting eleven, aiming to defend their home turf fiercely.

The rivalry’s history adds extra spice to the game, especially considering the tumultuous celebrations last year when Barcelona clinched the title in a similar scenario, which resulted in unrest among Espanyol fans.

Local supporters are aware that football can be unpredictable, and Espanyol are determined to make this match a tough challenge for Barcelona. As the team prepares for a fierce encounter, fans around the world are eager to see if Barcelona can secure the title with a victory.

Tune in to see if Barcelona can finish the season on a high note, or if Espanyol has other plans. Will the Catalan giants make history once more? Only time will tell.