How to watch Espanyol vs Barcelona in the USA: Live Stream and TV for 2025/2026 La Liga
Espanyol take on Barcelona in a Matchday 18 clash of the 2025/26 La Liga season. Here’s everything you need to know about the matchup, including kickoff times and how to watch the action live on TV and streaming platforms.
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Espanyol vs Barcelona on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Espanyol vs Barcelona |
| WHAT | Spanish LaLiga |
| WHEN | 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT • Saturday, January 3, 2026 |
| WHERE | ESPN+ |
| STREAM | WATCH NOW |
Match Overview
La Liga kicks off 2026 with a spotlight matchup as Barcelona and Espanyol meet in a heated edition of the Catalan Derby. Barcelona sit atop the standings with 46 points and a four-point lead over Real Madrid, looking to maintain control of the title race.
Meanwhile, Espanyol arrive full of confidence after a strong first half that has them pushing toward the Champions League places. With city pride and key points on the line, this is a must-watch showdown no fan should skip.
More details on how to watch
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