With only two months remaining, the season is reaching its climax. Despite different paths this year, only three points separate the two sides. Espanyol currently sits eighth with 37 points, while Girona holds twelfth place with 34 points after a strong start to 2026 under manager Míchel Sánchez.

The immediate goal for both teams is to guarantee survival. Once the 42-point mark is achieved, they can look towards Europe. Due to external cup results involving Atlético and Real Sociedad, the eighth position in the standings is likely to offer a continental qualifying spot this season.

The upcoming schedule includes an international break and several midweek fixtures in May. A unique scheduling quirk will see matchday 33 played before matchday 32 due to the domestic cup final, adding extra pressure to the final weeks of the campaign.