The high-stakes La Liga clash between Espanyol and Barcelona reached half-time at 0-0, but not without drama. Play was paused for nearly 10 minutes due to a hit-and-run incident involving fans outside the RCDE Stadium. Fortunately, none of the injuries were reported to be serious, and play resumed shortly after the situation was brought under control.

As the game stands at the halfway mark, Barcelona appear to have the upper hand based on both performance and predictive models. According to Google’s live win probability, the Catalan giants have a 57% chance of winningcompared to Espanyol’s 15%, with a 28% chance of a draw.

Match stats at half-time:

• Possession: Barcelona 78% | Espanyol 22%

• Shots: Barcelona 7 | Espanyol 3

• Pass accuracy: Barcelona 89% | Espanyol 60%

• Corners: Both teams 1 each

Barcelona’s complete dominance in possession and passing suggests they are dictating the flow, although both sides have managed only one shot on target each.

Current odds (for informational purposes only):

From one of the betting platforms, current in-play odds indicate:

• Barcelona: 1.69 (Back), 1.71 (Lay)

• Espanyol: 7.0 (Back), 7.4 (Lay)

• Draw: 3.55 (Back), 3.65 (Lay)

These odds also reflect a clear tilt in favor of Barcelona going into the second half.

While Espanyol have shown glimpses of resistance, the statistical trend and momentum remain firmly with the visitors.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational and editorial purposes only. It includes publicly available data such as live match stats and betting odds for context. It does not constitute betting advice or a recommendation of any kind.