3 local football derbies that have become awfully predictable

Everton have not defeated Liverpool in any competition since 2010
Everton have not defeated Liverpool in any competition since 2010

#2 Barcelona vs RCD Espanyol

It is common for tempers to get flared whenever Barcelona and Espanyol face off
It is common for tempers to get flared whenever Barcelona and Espanyol face off

Barcelona are one of the biggest teams in Europe and have the ability to beat any team that they go against. Thus their dominance over city rivals RCD Espanyol shouldn't come as a surprise.

Most of the people associate the city of Barcelona with the Catalan giants, though city rivals Espanyol have also performed well this season.

But, when it comes to Derbi barceloni, the namesake club has been the dominant side and has put up performances that explain why a Google search on Barcelona gives results about the club ahead of the city. (Really, we're not kidding go ahead and try googling Barcelona)

The derby results clearly show Barca's superiority, with Espanyol only claiming a single victory at the Camp Nou back in 2009 since the 1981-82 season. The last time these sides met at this stadium, Barca thrashed their modest neighbours 5-0.

The first derby of the season will be played at the Camp Nou next week, with both the teams in good touch, it remains to be seen which club prevails in the showdown.

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