description Derbi Barceloni Overview
Derbi Barceloní, or the Barcelona derby, is the football rivalry between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol, the two major clubs historically associated with the city of Barcelona. Matches are local league or cup fixtures whose significance comes from shared geography, club identity, and the wider cultural context of Catalan football. The term is used by Spanish and international football media for encounters between the clubs, regardless of their current division.
help Derbi Barceloni FAQ
Which clubs play in the Derbi Barceloní?
The Derbi Barceloní is the local football rivalry between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol. Both clubs are historically associated with Barcelona and Catalonia. [LaLiga derby history](https://www.laliga.com/en-ES/partidazos/el-derbi-de-barcelona)
How far back does the Barcelona derby go?
The clubs' derby history reaches back to 1900, near the beginning of both teams' histories. LaLiga describes it as one of the most frequently contested fixtures in Spanish football. [LaLiga derby history](https://www.laliga.com/en-ES/partidazos/el-derbi-de-barcelona)
How is the Derbi Barceloní different from El Clásico?
The Derbi Barceloní is FC Barcelona versus RCD Espanyol, while El Clásico is FC Barcelona versus Real Madrid. The first is a city rivalry shaped by shared geography, whereas the second is a national Spanish rivalry.
What happened in the 1929 Copa meeting between Barcelona and Espanyol?
Espanyol beat Barcelona 2-0 at Sarriá in the 1929 Copa semifinals, followed by a 1-1 draw at Les Corts. Espanyol then defeated Real Madrid in the final. [LaLiga derby history](https://www.laliga.com/en-ES/partidazos/el-derbi-de-barcelona)
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