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Derby Day Frenzy: Espanyol Fans Roar as Barcelona Bus Arrives

3 January 2026

Derby Day Frenzy: Espanyol Fans Roar as Barcelona Bus Arrives
Espanyol fans greet Barcelona’s bus amid derby tensions.

Pre-Derby Tensions

Espanyol fans greeted Barcelona's team bus with hostile chants ahead of the derby, fueling a tense atmosphere outside the ground.

Garcia's Tough Night

Garcia, who joined Barcelona from their city rivals under a release clause, could face one of the toughest tests of his career as he returns to face his old club in La Liga round 18.

Barcelona's pursuit of Garcia triggered protests from Espanyol supporters, who labeled him a traitor.

Sports outlet Sport published clips showing the crowd's reaction to Barca's bus arrival.

The crowd lined outside the stadium, chanting anti-Barcelona slogans and following the bus with jeers as it rolled in.

Punchline 1: If this derby had a trophy for drama, Espanyol would need a bigger cabinet—some showdowns deserve their own shelf space.

Punchline 2: Barca signed a keeper, Espanyol supplied the chorus—tonight's soundtrack is a crowd-sourced siege of the senses!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sparked the tension before the derby?

Espanyol fans greeted Barcelona's team bus with hostile chants outside the stadium.

Who is Garcia and why is his signing controversial?

Garcia joined Barcelona from Espanyol under a release clause, prompting backlash from home fans who called him a traitor.

Where can you see footage of the reaction?

The reaction was captured in clips published by Sport magazine.