"Joan Garcia will be assured of a hostile return to Espanyol tonight. The Barcelona goalkeeper completed a controversial move across town last summer and will have to cope with a furious home crowd when he steps out at the RCDE Stadium. Barca go into the game with a four-point lead at the summit with second-placed Real Madrid not in action till tomorrow. Espanyol are fifth and going well under Manolo González."
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Barcelona travel to Espanyol tonight at the RCDE Stadium in a heated local derby. Joan Garcia will face a hostile return after completing a controversial move across town last summer and will have to cope with a furious home crowd. Barcelona hold a four-point lead at the summit while second-placed Real Madrid are not in action until tomorrow. Espanyol occupy fifth place and have been performing well under manager Manolo González. The match carries added tension because of the transfer and local rivalry, and live commentary will track the game's developments for supporters.
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