Barcelona resume their 2022/23 campaign on December 31 with a home game against Espanyol. Here are the key things you need to know ahead of the Catalan derby.
Team news
Barcelona
Blaugrana have already confirmed the squad for the game and Xavi will have all players available, including Robert Lewandowski whose ban has been temporarily uplifted.
Espanyol
Our rivals will be unable to count on Keidi Bare due to a ligament injury, while Adria Pedrosa remains a doubt for the clash. (h/t Sportsmole)
This will be Martin Braithwaite's first return to Camp Nou after his summer transfer to our city rivals.
Probable lineups
Ter Stegen; Balde, Kounde, Christensen, Jordi Alba; Busquets, De Jong, Pedri; Dembele, Lewandowski, Ferran Torres.
Espanyol XI: Alvaro; Gil, S. Gomez, Calero, Cabrera, Olivan; Vini Souza; Puado, Darder, Braithwaite; Joselu. (h/t Diario Sport)
