ShareBarcelona will be looking to go 10 points clear at the top of LaLiga this weekend as they host Espanyol, their struggling cross town rivals.By Matt SmithHansi Flick’s side could make it seven victories on the bounce in the league, while they’ve also won every single game at home so far this season. Espanyol are on a dismal run, failing to win in their last 13 matches, losing to Barcelona at the start of that run.The Catalan giants secured a 2-0 victory over Espanyol in the last meeting, scoring twice in the final five minutes to take the three points.Team newsBarcelona will be without Raphinha, Andreas Christensen, and Marc Bernal who are all out injured for the home side in this one, but Frenkie de Jong is edging closer to returning to action.The Dutch midfielder remains a doubt, but he could make the squad.Espanyol will, once again, be without Javi Puado, who won’t play again this season.Clemens Riedel is going to be unavailable due to suspension after he was awarded his fifth yellow card of the season in Espanyol’s previous game.Home fortress to deliver the titleBarcelona are cruising to the Spanish title at the moment, and they’ll secure the accomplishment with games to spare if their form continues. Flick’s side now have a seven-point lead over Real Madrid in LaLiga, with Álvaro Arbeloa’s side dropping off, but Barcelona are showing no signs of slipping up at the minute, especially at home.LaLiga home form tableBarcelona have won every single game on their own turf this season, conceding just eight goals in 15 games. The Catalan side need just four more wins to go the whole campaign without dropping a single point at home.Barcelona are Espanyol’s bogey teamIt’s perhaps a harsh statement, considering the strength of Barcelona over the years, but they are undoubtedly one of Espanyol’s bogey teams. They haven’t beaten Barcelona in LaLiga since FotMob started tracking the league data, with Barcelona winning the last four meetings in a row.They were close to securing a point when the two sides last met, with Barcelona not finding the back of the net until the 85th minute. Only two sides have had less possession than Espanyol this season, and they’ll be seeing little of the ball against one of the most dominant sides in Europe.Rashford’s time to step upWith Raphinha on the treatment table once again, Barcelona need someone to step up on the left-hand side of attack. The Brazilian winger scored a hat-trick in a 5-2 victory just before the international break, but he’s now set to watch from the sidelines due to injury.Marcus Rashford looks set to start in his place after being in the XI against Atlético Madrid in their last LaLiga meeting, and it’s time for him to step up once again.PredictionIt would be wild to predict against a Barcelona home win considering their form this season, so we’re going for a 3-0 victory. (Cover image from IMAGO)You can follow every game from LaLiga with FotMob this season — featuring deep stats coverage, xG, and player ratings. Download the free app here.Barcelona will be looking to go 10 points clear at the top of LaLiga this weekend as they host Espanyol, their struggling cross town rivals.By Matt SmithHansi Flick’s side could make it seven victories on the bounce in the league, while they’ve also won every single game at home so far this season. Espanyol are on a dismal run, failing to win in their last 13 matches, losing to Barcelona at the start of that run.The Catalan giants secured a 2-0 victory over Espanyol in the last meeting, scoring twice in the final five minutes to take the three points.Team newsBarcelona will be without Raphinha, Andreas Christensen, and Marc Bernal who are all out injured for the home side in this one, but Frenkie de Jong is edging closer to returning to action.The Dutch midfielder remains a doubt, but he could make the squad.Espanyol will, once again, be without Javi Puado, who won’t play again this season.Clemens Riedel is going to be unavailable due to suspension after he was awarded his fifth yellow card of the season in Espanyol’s previous game.Home fortress to deliver the titleBarcelona are cruising to the Spanish title at the moment, and they’ll secure the accomplishment with games to spare if their form continues. Flick’s side now have a seven-point lead over Real Madrid in LaLiga, with Álvaro Arbeloa’s side dropping off, but Barcelona are showing no signs of slipping up at the minute, especially at home.LaLiga home form tableBarcelona have won every single game on their own turf this season, conceding just eight goals in 15 games. The Catalan side need just four more wins to go the whole campaign without dropping a single point at home.Barcelona are Espanyol’s bogey teamIt’s perhaps a harsh statement, considering the strength of Barcelona over the years, but they are undoubtedly one of Espanyol’s bogey teams. They haven’t beaten Barcelona in LaLiga since FotMob started tracking the league data, with Barcelona winning the last four meetings in a row.They were close to securing a point when the two sides last met, with Barcelona not finding the back of the net until the 85th minute. Only two sides have had less possession than Espanyol this season, and they’ll be seeing little of the ball against one of the most dominant sides in Europe.Rashford’s time to step upWith Raphinha on the treatment table once again, Barcelona need someone to step up on the left-hand side of attack. The Brazilian winger scored a hat-trick in a 5-2 victory just before the international break, but he’s now set to watch from the sidelines due to injury.Marcus Rashford looks set to start in his place after being in the XI against Atlético Madrid in their last LaLiga meeting, and it’s time for him to step up once again.PredictionIt would be wild to predict against a Barcelona home win considering their form this season, so we’re going for a 3-0 victory. (Cover image from IMAGO)You can follow every game from LaLiga with FotMob this season — featuring deep stats coverage, xG, and player ratings. Download the free app here.