Espanyol vs Barcelona: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for La Liga clash
BARCELONA return to action after the winter break and straight into a local derby.
The La Liga leaders head to their fellow Catalans Espanyol as they look to retain their position at the top.
Going into the mid-season hiatus, Barca sat two points ahead of their arch-enemies Real Madrid.
Yet, they will be confident of taking points away from the RCDE Stadium, having lost just twice in their last 24 meetings between the sides.
What time does Espanyol vs Barcelona kick off?
This La Liga encounter will take place on Saturday, January 4.
It will kick off at 8pm UK time – that is 9pm in Spain.
The match will be held at the RCDE Stadium.
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What TV channel is it on and can I live stream it?
Derbi Barceloni will be shown live on Premier Sports 2.
Sky customers can add this to their package for £11.99 a month, while Virgin Media subscribers will need to phone up.
You can also live stream on Premier Player for £11.99 a month or £89 a year.
Meanwhile, Premier Sports also has a LaLigaTV service which allows customers to watch just Spanish football matches for £5.99 per month.
What is the team news?
Barcelona will be without Ousmane Dembele and Arthur, while there is concern for Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
That could mean a La Liga debut for Neto since joining in the summer.
Ansu Fati will also hope to available after returning to training but Sergi Roberto is a doubt with a eye injury.
Meanwhile, Espanyol will be missing ex-Real Madrid midfielder Esteban Granero through suspension.
Matias Vargas, Victor Sanchez and Sebastien Corchia are also expected to be unavailable.