The match is expected to be a spicy affair as the local rivals meet once again, with Joan Garcia set to face his former club for the first since moving to Camp Nou.
There have been some pre-match comments flying about, too. Espanyol forward Pere Milla has appeared on television and was asked during a humorous Q&A with fans whether he’d rather stand on Garcia or Yamal.
“I think Lamine,” was his response - albeit with a smile - which quickly made headlines all over the place.
That comment may not have gone unnoticed by Yama who has posted an image of himself celebrating in front of Espanyol fans on Instagram with the message: “Eager to return.”