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E<\/span>Spagnol and Barcelona will face off on Saturday, January 3rd in the new format of the Catalunya derby in matchday 18 of the 2025\/26 La Liga season. The match will be held at the RCDE Stadium and will be a highly anticipated match, with the Blaugrana team enjoying some great moments.<\/p>\n Cristiano Ronaldo scores a shocking goal with his back<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n Hansi Flick’s side head into the leadoff with a four-point lead over Real Madrid with 46 points. The Blaugrana have maintained their good form with seven consecutive wins, leaving behind the loss in Clasico.<\/p>\n In the last match of 2025, Barcelona defeated Villarreal 2-0 with goals from Rafinha (penalty goal) and Lamine Yamal, who continues to establish himself as a central figure in the Blaugrana project. But not everything is positive. The injury to Andreas Christensen, who suffered a partial tear of his anterior cruciate ligament, was a serious blow to the Catalan defense at a crucial stage of the season.<\/p>\n Beyond Barcelona’s glorious current, the Catalan derby usually brings fierce duels and unpredictable results. Espanyol will be aiming to do well at home with the support of their fans and the extra motivation they always get from playing against their biggest rivals in the region.<\/p>\n For fans in the United States, the game will be available on TV and official platforms on Saturday, January 3 at the following times:<\/p>\n Eastern (New York, Miami) 15:00 Central (Chicago, Dallas) 14:00 Mountain (Denver, Phoenix) 13:00 Pacific Time (Los Angeles, Seattle) 12:00<\/p>\n In the U.S., coverage will be provided through ESPN Deportes, ESPN App, ESPN Select and Fubo Sports.<\/p>\n The Catalunya derby is expected to be an exciting one, with Barcelona looking to consolidate their lead and Espanyol looking to pull off an upset at home. Fans in the United States have already set their times and platforms to ensure they don’t miss one of the most fascinating matches in Spanish soccer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nBarcelona emerges as La Liga’s undisputed leaders<\/h2>\n
A derby that always promises to be intense.<\/h2>\n
Espanyol vs. Barcelona schedule and where to watch in the United States<\/h2>\n