Barcelona open 2026 with a short trip across town to take on city rivals Espanyol on Saturday night, looking to continue their brilliant domestic run in the first Catalan derby of the season.
Hansi Flick’s side completed an undefeated December and have won eight straight in La Liga to enter the new year four points clear of Real Madrid in the title race. After a shaky start of the term, Barcelona are slowly starting to reach their full potential.
