Barcelona could go nine points clear at the top of La Liga this weekend if they beat RCD Espanyol at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Sunday. Hansi Flick's side destroyed Real Madrid in El Clasico last weekend to open up a six-point advantage and victory over Manolo Gonzalez's men who occupy 17th in the rankings could stretch that with Los Blancos not in action this weekend due to flash flooding in Valencia.

After dismantling Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, Barcelona turns its attention to RCD Espanyol for the first Catalan derby of the season.

Derby delight as a Dani Olmo brace and one from Raphinha as good as secure victory before the half-time whistle has blown