The Derbi Barceloní is the intense city derby between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol, the two major football clubs in Barcelona. It is the most played local derby in La Liga history, yet it remains one of the most unbalanced, with Barcelona dominating—Espanyol have only finished above their rivals three times in nearly 70 years. The rivalry carries deep political roots, as Barcelona came to symbolize Catalan nationalism during the Primo de Rivera dictatorship (1923–1930), while Espanyol was perceived as more aligned with the central Spanish government. Memorable moments include Espanyol's record 6–0 win in 1951, the infamous Tamudazo of 2007 (which cost Barça the league title), and Lionel Messi's record 25 goals in the fixture. In recent years, Espanyol suffered relegation in 2020 after a derby defeat, and Barcelona clinched the 2022–23 La Liga title on Espanyol's home ground, prompting a pitch invasion that disrupted celebrations. While fiercely contested, the derby historically holds greater significance for Espanyol supporters, as Barcelona's ambitions often extend toward larger European and international trophies.