Espanyol v Barcelona - As it happened
Barcelona are back at the top. A second-half double from Suarez as well as a goal from Rakitic earned Barca a hefty win in the derby.
Espanyol v Barcelona - As it happened
The end
Barcelona are back at the top. A second-half double from Suarez as well as a goal from Rakitic earned Barca a hefty win in the derby.
2 added minutes
Lopez saves!
Neymar burst into the area, and his strike was saved by the keeper.
Game Over
Once again, a terrible mistake at the back gifts Suarez with the chance to score. Aaron sliced his clearance and Suarez picked up the pieces to go around Lopez and make it three.
GOAL!
Javi Fuego is replaced by Roca
Andre Gomes makes way for Mascherano
Barca double the lead!
Another one of those runs down the middle from Messi, when he gets to the area he finds Rakitic wide and the Croatian passed the ball with his left foot into the goal.
GOAL!
Ter Stegen saves!
Jurado volleyed from the left side of the area, and the keeper gathered well.
Yellow card Javi Fuego
Piatti is replaced by Hernan Perez
Leo Baptistao on for Caicedo
Brilliant save Lopez!
Neymar curled the ball into the top corner, but Lopez stuck out a vital hand to palm it over the bar.
Yellow card Aaron
For a late tackle on Messi.
Barcelona find the opening!
It was been an incredible defensive display, but it is a shocking mistake that gifts Barca the first goal. Jurado with a terrible back pass that is picked up by Suarez. The Uruguayan finishes past Lopez with the outside of his foot.
GOAL!
Espanyol get us underway!
We're back!
The players return to the pitch. Can Espanyol keep up this immense effort to deny Barca?
Half time
Still level in this Barcelona derby with neither team able to break the deadlock. It was a brave start from the hosts until Barca took over. The visitors still found it hard to create danger for Lopez, faced by a hard-working Espanyol side.
1 added minute
Chance Neymar!
Barcelona break well, and the ball comes to Neymar at a tight angle inside the box. The Brazilian fires wide.
Chance Barcelona!
With chances coming very far apart, Neymar finds Roberto at the back post, and the right-back headed the ball against the side-netting.
Still no breaking the deadlock
The match going back and forth, but many inaccuracies on both sides have avoided an opening goal.
Barcelona on the front foot
A strong start from the hosts, but they have taken a step back. Messi and Neymar coming more into play.
Chance Barcelona
The visitors coming closer to Lopez now, Rakitic with a long shot which is deflected for a corner kick.
Yellow card Gerard Moreno
For a tackle on Rakitic.
Neymar shot blocked!
The Brazilian's shot was goal bound, but it strikes a defender.
Barcelona struggling early on
Espanyol holding a high line. Brave in the opening minutes from the hosts.
Chance Espanyol!
Great opportunity for the hosts to take the lead as Jurado sneaks into the area, but he strikes wide.
Intense start from both sides
Heated rivalry between these two sides. And both coaches. No handshake between Flores and Enrique. A bit petty.
Barcelona get us underway!
Kick off moments away
Out they come!
The teams come out holding a banner which commemorates the Barcelona Olympics 25 years ago.
The teams waiting in the tunnel
Handshakes exchanged as the players wait to jump out for this derby!
Victory will send Barca back to the top
A win will place Enrique's team level at the top of La Liga.
5 changes for Barcelona
Neymar and Suarez back up front, Roberto, Umtiti and Alba are back in defence.
Live updates of La Liga derby between Espanyol and Barcelona at Cornellá el-Prat.
A Barcelona derby, there is a history between these two teams, and Espanyol have proven in the past that they can spoil the party for their city rivals. Real Madrid have gone three points clear at the top of the table, which means Enrique's team have to win to keep the title race going. Neymar is welcomed back as his boss believes he will revel in the derby after serving his three-match ban: 'Neymar is a specialist at putting up with these kinds of situations'.
Espanyol: Lopez, Rios, David Lopez, Reyes, Martin Caricol, Jurado, Sanchez, Fuego, Piatti, Gerard, Caicedo
Subs: Roberto, Duarte, Baptistao, Gullon, Pape Diop, Roca, Navarro Ceciliano
Barcelona: Ter Stegen, Roberto, Pique, Umtiti, Alba, Rakitic, Busquets, Gomes, Messi, Luis Suarez, Neymar
Subs: Cillessen, Denis Suarez, Turan, Mascherano, Alcacer, Digne, Alena