This is honestly something I wonder about all the time. People act like Barcelona is just this automatic winner, but in reality, these derbies can get wild. Sure, Barça has a bunch of star players like Lamine Yamal and just won another LaLiga title, but Espanyol has nothing to lose and they've shown a lot of fight, especially in front of their own fans. I remember seeing Espanyol's last few games—they haven't all been wins, but they've been tough, especially at home. Plus, in derbies like RCD Espanyol versus Barcelona, the players have so much pride. The atmosphere is insanely tense, and upsets aren't rare. I think folks just get distracted by big names and forget that these games are about heart too, not just the trophy count. I've seen Barcelona look shaky against much weaker sides before. So yeah, don't sleep on Espanyol, especially in a derby—they could definitely surprise everyone!