Espanyol, currently in 13th place in La Liga, has not secured a victory in 2026, which puts them at risk of relegation. Their upcoming match against Real Madrid on Sunday is pivotal; a win could not only boost their survival chances but also potentially hand Barcelona the Spanish title. Barcelona, who are 11 points clear at the top, will be crowned champions if they defeat Osasuna on Saturday and Real Madrid fails to win against Espanyol. Espanyol's dismal streak began with a 2-0 loss to Barcelona on January 3, leading to 16 matches without a win. Coach Manolo Gonzalez expressed the team's frustration, stating that despite their efforts, they have been unable to convert performances into results. Meanwhile, Real Madrid, facing their own challenges, is looking to salvage pride after a second consecutive season without major trophies. They will be missing key players, including Kylian Mbappe and Eder Militao, as they aim to delay Barcelona's title celebrations.