Tonight, the high-stakes Catalan derby between Barcelona and Espanyol will take place. Espanyol needs points to avoid relegation from La Liga, while Barcelona aims to celebrate a potential title victory at their historic rival’s home.

Undoubtedly, this derby will be tense due to its significance and existing rivalries. With memories of Barcelona’s title celebration at Cornella two seasons ago, Espanyol is determined to prevent a repeat. More importantly, the team seeks crucial points to secure their top-flight survival.

Although kickoff is still hours away, the pre-match atmosphere has intensified with signs of fierce rivalry. Espanyol’s hardcore fan group, ‘La Curva,’ has shared images on social media showing offensive posters installed across Barcelona, targeting their arch-rivals.

The messages are direct attacks on Barcelona, reflecting the deep-rooted historical rivalry between the two clubs. Slogans such as “You are not rivals, you are enemies,” “Damn Barça,” “Anti-Barcelona,” “Locals against tourists,” and “FCB Scum” appear on various posters.

The Espanyol vs. Barcelona derby is not just an ordinary match—it’s an event that transcends three points. Espanyol wants to prove they remain a force, and their passionate fans will turn RCDE Stadium into a cauldron of support once again.