Derby Dynamics: Where to Watch Espanyol vs Barcelona in La Liga 2025-2026 and How to Stream It
2 January 2026
Barcelona is gearing up to host Espanyol on Saturday evening at the Stij Front stadium, as part of La Liga's 18th round of the 2025-2026 season.
The Catalans sit atop the table with 46 points, while Espanyol are fifth with 33, setting up a local derby of high stakes.
Espanyol arrive off a 2-1 win at Athletic Bilbao, while Barcelona continued their strong form with a 2-0 victory over Villarreal, extending their positive run.
BeIN Sports holds the exclusive rights to Espanyol vs Barcelona in La Liga 2025-2026, with BeIN SPORTS 1 HD broadcasting the match in Arabic commentary.
How to watch Espanyol vs Barcelona in La Liga 2025-2026?
For live streaming enthusiasts, the match can be followed via the TOD TV app and BeIN Connect.
If you are outside the Middle East and want to enjoy the game, Nord VPN provides access to the streams.
Who will commentate?
BeIN Sports has selected Hafiz Daraji to commentate on the Espanyol vs Barcelona game.
When is the match?
The match is scheduled for Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 22:00 local time in Egypt (23:00 in Saudi Arabia), at the Stade Front.
Kick-off is at 22:00 Egypt time and 23:00 Saudi time.
Two light-hearted lines coming up to wrap things with a smile:
Punchline 1: If Barcelona’s passing game is a recipe, Espanyol’s defense is the secret ingredient that keeps everyone guessing—tasty and slightly spicy. Punchline 2: In football, the only thing heavier than a midfielder’s first touch is the weight of the bragging rights after this derby—good luck lifting that, Espanyol!
