Match of the Week LaLiga: Financial head-to-head RCD Espanyol v FC Barcelona

The Catalan Derby kicks off this Sunday, as Espanyol take on FC Barcelona at home for the first time in more than two years. 

The player with the most appearances in this fixture's history, Xavi (36 games), will hope to see his team build on last week's 4-2 win against Atletico Madrid as Barca climbed back into the top four in La Liga.

Financially, the size difference is undeniable, and even more eye-catching bearing in mind that Espanyol played in the Segunda Division last season.

Barcelona almost had 40 times the loss before interests and taxes than that of Espanyol in 2020/21.