Barcelona to lead at half (-140): With the title on the line, there are plenty of incentives for Barcelona to start the game quickly, not that they know another way of operating. Expect Barcelona to come out of the gates quickly to get the celebrations started at halftime before eventually securing the La Liga title.

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has provided an explanation for his decision to leave Pau Cubarsí out of his latest starting XI.Barcelona are of course currently locked in action, in a La Liga

Full line-ups, team news and confirmed starting sides for Espanyol vs Barcelona as the visitors bid to win LaLiga with two games to spare.