Barca Blaugranes · Feb 10, 2022
Barcelona head into the derby in the best shape possible
Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesIt’s amazing what a win can do for the confidence isn’t it?
A few short games ago, and culers would likely have been approaching the match against Espanyol with a little trepidation.
After all, no one really wants to lose against their cross-city rivals, even if the possibility of an upset happening generally appears remote.
Ahead of the fixture Los Periquitos aren’t in the greatest form. In fact, they haven’t won in any competition this year.
Whereas Barca are starting to get their act together under Xavi.