Official: Barcelona squad list to face Espanyol

Barcelona will resume their pursuit of the 2022/23 La Liga title on Saturday when they host local rivals RCD Espanyol at Spotify Camp Nou in the Catalan derby.

The Blaugrana are currently at the top of the La Liga table, with a two-point lead over arch-rivals Real Madrid, although that could be erased by the time they take the field tomorrow afternoon.

So, there will be no room for slip-ups for Xavi Hernandez & co. and they will need to hit the ground running following the World Cup break.

Ahead of the match, manager Xavi has released the squad list for the game and the good news is that Barcelona have no injury-related absences.

Ronald Araujo, returning after a lengthy injury layoff, has received the medical clearance and is named in the squad. Fellow defender Eric Garcia was reported to have picked up a minor knock in training earlier today, but is fit enough to make the roster.

The biggest boost for Barça, however, is the availability of star striker Robert Lewandowski. The Catalans have been successful in their bid to get a temporary hold on his three-match suspension and the Poland captain will be able to feature against Espanyol tomorrow.

Pablo Torre, Franck Kessie and Sergi Roberto, all of whom were injured before the World Cup, are fit and named in the squad list for the derby.

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