Sunday , 16 August 2026

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2022-23
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2 – 4
Full Time
FC Barcelona
Sun 14 May 2023 · 19:00 UTC RCDE Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 2' Jules Kounde
Y 39' Pablo Gavira
Sergi Darder 39' Y
Y 82' Jordi Alba

Overview

Match Preview

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs FC Barcelona — La Liga at RCDE Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Mario Melero
  • Referee Ricardo de Burgos
  • Referee Roberto Diaz
  • Referee Jose Gonzalez
  • Referee Jon Nunez
  • Referee Sergio Uson

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 RCD Mallorca 38 42
2 Girona FC 38 41
3 Real Oviedo 38 29
4 Deportivo Alavés 1 3
5 Sevilla FC 1 3
6 RC Deportivo La Coruña 0 0
7 Málaga CF 0 0
8 Real Racing Club de Santander 0 0
9 FC Barcelona 0 0
10 Real Madrid CF 0 0
11 Villarreal CF 0 0
12 Club Atlético de Madrid 0 0
13 Real Betis Balompié 0 0
14 RC Celta de Vigo 0 0
15 Valencia CF 0 0
16 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0 0
17 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0 0
18 Athletic Club 0 0
19 Elche CF 0 0
20 Levante UD 0 0
21 CA Osasuna 0 0
22 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1 0
23 Getafe CF 1 0

Head-to-Head

3
9
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 12 games · Avg 3.1 goals FC Barcelona
Last 5 meetings
2023-05-14 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–4 FC Barcelona 2022-12-31 FC Barcelona 1–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2022-02-13 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–2 FC Barcelona 2021-11-20 FC Barcelona 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2020-07-08 FC Barcelona 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Recent Form

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 May FC Barcelona H 2–4 L
04 May Sevilla FC A 2–3 L
30 Apr Getafe CF H 1–0 W
27 Apr Villarreal CF A 2–4 L
21 Apr Cadiz CF H 0–0 D
15 Apr Real Betis Balompié A 1–3 L
FC Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 May RCD Espanyol de Barcelona A 4–2 W
02 May CA Osasuna H 1–0 W
29 Apr Real Betis Balompié H 4–0 W
26 Apr Rayo Vallecano de Madrid A 1–2 L
23 Apr Club Atlético de Madrid H 1–0 W
16 Apr Getafe CF A 0–0 D

Season Stats

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona FC Barcelona
#17 Position #9
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 17th (0 pts). FC Barcelona are 9th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at RCDE Stadium!
  • 2' FC Barcelona receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 2.
  • 7' Franck Kessie has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 11' FC Barcelona is taking the lead after the goal scored by Robert Lewandowski on 11.
  • 16' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 20' The deadlock is broken! Alejandro Balde gets on the scoresheet on 20 minutes.
  • 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 30' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Barcelona that had 513 games and scored 767 goals.
  • 35' It looks surprising RCD Espanyol de Barcelona does not make any changes. Nico Ribaudo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 39' Pablo Gavira was booked on 39.
  • 40' GOAL! Robert Lewandowski scores on 40. Assisted by Raphinha
  • 45' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 46' Javi Puado has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sergi Gomez on 46 minute.
  • 51' The travelling FC Barcelona supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 53' Jules Kounde has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 53 minutes.
  • 55' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona make a change. Martin Braithwaite trudges off to be replaced by Pedrosa on 55 minutes.
  • 60' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona have won 326 goals from 286 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 62' The crowd applauds Raphinha as he leaves the pitch. Ousmane Dembele steps in for FC Barcelona.
  • 63' FC Barcelona make a change. Ronald Araujo trudges off to be replaced by Jordi Alba on 63 minutes.
  • 68' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 73' Javi Puado is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 74' Marcos Alonso is replacing Andreas Christensen for the FC Barcelona side.
  • 74' A stunning finish from Javi Puado — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 79' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 82' The referee shows FC Barcelona player a Yellow card on 82.
  • 84' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Luca Koleosho is hanging Brian Olivan on the field on 84 minute.
  • 87' Time for substitution for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. Nico Ribaudo is replaced by Edu Exposito.
  • 90' Time for substitution for FC Barcelona. Pedri is replaced by Franck Kessie.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from FC Barcelona to claim maximum points.

Lineups

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

FC Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Xavi Hernandez

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lionel Messi 4
Luis Suarez 3
Javi Puado 3
Ferran Torres 2
Lamine Yamal 2
Joselu 2
Robert Lewandowski 2
Dani Olmo 2

Head to Head

2023-05-14 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–4 FC Barcelona 2022-12-31 FC Barcelona 1–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2022-02-13 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–2 FC Barcelona 2021-11-20 FC Barcelona 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2020-07-08 FC Barcelona 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

2023-05-14 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–4 FC Barcelona L 2023-05-04 Sevilla FC 3–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2023-04-30 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–0 Getafe CF W 2023-04-27 Villarreal CF 4–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2023-04-21 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–0 Cadiz CF D 2023-04-15 Real Betis Balompié 3–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L

FC Barcelona Form

2023-05-14 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–4 FC Barcelona W 2023-05-02 FC Barcelona 1–0 CA Osasuna W 2023-04-29 FC Barcelona 4–0 Real Betis Balompié W 2023-04-26 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–1 FC Barcelona L 2023-04-23 FC Barcelona 1–0 Club Atlético de Madrid W 2023-04-16 Getafe CF 0–0 FC Barcelona D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.64 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99 FC Barcelona xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 77% + FC Barcelona or Draw 76%

Match Result

✓ Correct
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona24% Draw34% FC Barcelona42%
Actual: FC Barcelona win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes31% 0% No69%
Avg goals/match: 1.63
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 78%
22%
± 1.5 49%
51%
± 2.5 23%
77%
± 3.5 9%
91%
± 4.5 3%
97%

Double Chance

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw
58%
Draw or FC Barcelona
76%
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or FC Barcelona
66%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona14% Draw60% FC Barcelona26%
Actual: FC Barcelona win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–4 not predicted
2 – 4
Actual
0 – 0
22.2%
0 – 1
17.9%
1 – 1
13.4%
1 – 0
11%
0 – 2
9.1%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 1
3.9%
2 – 0
3.7%
0 – 3
3%
2 – 2
2.1%
1 – 3
2.1%
3 – 1
0.9%

Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Handicap RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers Push FC Barcelona covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 5% 94%
-1.5 6% — 94%
-1 6% 15% 79%
-0.5 21% — 79%
+0.5 59% — 41%
+1 59% 25% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 11% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
38% ✓
FC Barcelona keeps clean sheet
53% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.