FC Barcelona will be definetely without Portugues playmaker Deco and Italian right full back Gianluca Zambrotta. Both Barca players will not appear as a precaution. Deco is suffering with a muscle injury and Zambrotta should not be risked too early after his comeback from injury.
Imprisoned Ronaldinho is the big name that returns to action against Espanyol. The Gaucho has not appeared in an official match since 22 days for the Blaugrana and is just waiting to be let lose on the Pericos.
also Oleguer has been named in the squad. Youngster Jesus Olmo will again be on the bench.
FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard called up 17 players for the derby match against Espanyol: Valdés, Jorquera, Iniesta, Puyol, Gudjohnsen, Sylvinho, Giuly, Edmilson, Xavi, Márquez, Belletti, Gio, Ezquerro, Saviola, Motta, Ronaldinho and Oleguer.
