Previews
LUN 08.02.2016
Team News:
- RCD Espanyol: Anaitz Arbilla and Felipe Caicedo (injured).
- Real Sociedad: Raul Navas, Sergio Canales, Imanol Agirretxe, Aritz Elustondo, Carlos Martinez and David Zurutuza (injured).
Match Facts:
RCD Espanyol (17th, 22 pts):
-Espanyol, without a win in their last six games, will be looking to turn their fortunes around against the Basque side and climb away from the relegation zone.
-Midfielder Salva Sevilla, if he plays, will hit his Liga BBVA century, reaching a landmark 100 appearances in the top flight of Spanish football.
- Giedrius Arlauskis and Oscar Duarte, who both signed for the Periquitos in the January transfer window, could get a first taste of playing in front of their home fans after making their debuts at the Santiago Bernabeu last weekend.
Real Sociedad (14th, 24 pts):
-Eusebio Sacristan has a significant number of injury problems going into the game, with a total of six players sidelined for the game at the RCDE Stadium.
-Centreback Inigo Martinez opened his account for the season at home to Real Betis. He could be set for another celebration this weekend as he is just one game away from his 150th Liga BBVA appearance for Real Sociedad.
What's on in Barcelona this weekend?
The best way to experience Barcelona ahead of kickoff is enjoying the city's Carnival, which began on Thursday and will run all this week. The different processions that tour Barcelona's neighbourhoods or the famous Taronjada, or Orange Festival, are amongst the most popular activities during the carnival season.
Getting to the RCDE Stadium:
Address: Av. del Baix Llobregat, 100, 08940 Cornella de Llobregat, Barcelona
Metro: Line 5
Tram: T1, T2
Train (Renfe): R4, R7
Stadium location here
Time: 20:30 CET
Stadium: RCDE Stadium
Referee: Jaime Latre, Santiago
TV: Watch the game in your country
Hashtag: #ESPvRSO
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