Here is a look at the RCD Espanyol vs F.C. Barcelona starting lineups and timeline of key moments from their La Liga Week 18 clash on 4 January 2026 (official atttendance 36,283). This RCDE vs FCB clash was also Barca’s first game of 2026, and they won 2-0 thanks to two late goals.
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs FC Barca 0-2 Timeline January 2026 La Liga
86 minute– Dani Olmo goal, assist Fermin Lopez (RCDE 0-1 BAR)
90 minute– Lewandowski goal, assist Fermin Lopez (RCDE 0-2 BAR)
RCD Espanyol 0-2 Barca January 2026 Starting Lineups and substitutes used
Marko Dmitrovic (GK); El Hilali, Fernando Calero, Leandro Cabrera, Carlos Romero; Tyrhys Dolan (Ramon Terrats 82′), Urko Gonzalez, Pol Lozano, Pere Milla (Javi Puado 82′); Edu Exposito (Jofre Carreras 60′), Roberto Fernandez (Kike Garcia 75′)
FC Barcelona starting lineup vs RCDE La Liga January 2026
Joan Garcia (GK); Kounde, Cubarsi, Gerard Martin (Pedri 64′), Balde; De Jong, Eric Garcia; Yamal, Raphinha (Olmo 64′), Rashford (Fermin Lopez 46′); Ferran Torres (Lewandowski 64′)
Key Stats from RCD Espanyol vs Barca 0-2 2025/26 season
Possession: FC Barcelona 69%, Espanyol 31%
Shots: FC Barcelona 15, Espanyol 14
Shots on target: FC Barcelona 6, Espanyol 7
Passes: FC Barcelona 541, Espanyol 216
Corners: FC Barcelona 7, Espanyol 5