Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage of the LaLiga derby between Espanyol vs Barcelona.
The Catalan rivals approach this top vs bottom fixture at RCDE Stadium after the winter break in vastly different predicaments.
Reigning champions Barcelona are battling Real Madrid for the title, while Espanyol are involved in a desperate fight for survival having won just two of their 18 matches so far this term.
Spanish football correspondent Ben Hayward will guide you through this match, which gets underway at 8pm GMT.
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How to stream and watch on TV
TV channel
LaLiga TV, available with Premier Sports as part of its channel bundle on Sky TV, with coverage from 8pm.
Live stream
Premier Player OTT streaming service.
