Barcelona will have the opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the La Liga standings to nine points when they face Catalan rivals Espanyol at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.

Barcelona will be looking to secure their sixth consecutive win in all competitions this Sunday, and a victory over their Catalan rivals Espanyol would allow them to extend their lead at the top of La Liga to nine points.

With Real Madrid's match against Valencia postponed due to severe flooding in Spain, Barcelona has a prime opportunity to widen the gap between themselves and their rivals.

Barcelona's league record this season stands at 10 wins and just one loss from 11 matches, with a remarkable 37 goals scored. They are heavily favored to continue their winning streak in their next three matches against Espanyol, Red Star Belgrade, and Real Sociedad, before returning to action against Celta Vigo after the international break.

Despite Espanyol’s struggles against Barcelona historically, two of their last three La Liga meetings have ended in draws, including a 1-1 stalemate in the corresponding fixture during the 2022-23 season.

Returning to the top flight after last season’s Segunda Division playoffs, Espanyol currently sits in 17th place with just 10 points from 11 matches. Their record includes three wins, one draw, and seven losses, with 19 goals conceded—making for one of the league's weakest defenses.

While it will be a tough challenge for Manolo Gonzalez's side to overcome the league leaders, they have a crucial match against fellow strugglers Valencia next weekend before facing Girona after the international break.

Prediction: Barcelona 

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