In a highly anticipated Spanish La Liga showdown, Espanyol takes on Barcelona in a battle of titans. The two teams have a long and complex history, with numerous matches played against each other over the years.
La Liga is the top division of Spanish football, and Espanyol and Barcelona are two of its most storied clubs. The two teams have a long and complex history, with numerous matches played against each other over the years.
Head-to-Head Record
Espanyol and Barcelona have faced each other 144 times in all competitions. ‘We’ve had our fair share of ups and downs against Barcelona.’ said Raul de Tomas, a former Espanyol player. Barcelona has dominated their head-to-head record, winning 90 matches while Espanyol has secured 34 victories. The remaining 20 matches have ended in a draw.
Recent Performances
In recent years, the two teams have had mixed results against each other. In the 2020-21 season, Espanyol was promoted to La Liga after finishing second in Segunda Division. However, their promotion was short-lived as they were immediately relegated back to Segunda Division after just one season.
Spanish La Liga Stats
When it comes to statistics, Barcelona has a significant edge over Espanyol in La Liga. The Catalan giants have won the title a record 26 times, while Espanyol has secured only two titles. In terms of goals scored and conceded, Barcelona has a clear advantage over its rival.
Key Statistics:
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Total matches played: 144
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Barcelona wins: 90
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Espanyol wins: 34
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Draws: 20
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Goals scored by Barcelona in La Liga: 1,433
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Goals conceded by Barcelona in La Liga: 742
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Titles won by Barcelona in La Liga: 26
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Titles won by Espanyol in La Liga: 2
