The Catalan rivals are set to lock horns on Saturday, with the home side eager to point out that they place more emphasis on the team than individuals
Espanyol have taken the opportunity to troll rivals Barcelona and star turn Lionel Messi ahead of Saturday’s derby date.
The Catalan neighbours are set to lock horns at the RCDE Stadium with Barca chasing down another La Liga title.
A 3-2 victory in a Clasico clash with Real Madrid has helped to keep them in contention, with two old foes locked together on 78 points – albeit with the Blancos holding a game in hand.