Analysis: Four things to look out for in Spain's matchday 18

MADRID, Jan. 2 (Xinhua) -- La Liga returns to action this weekend, with a Barcelona derby, two coaches making their debuts, but without Kylian Mbappe. Here are some things to look forward to in Spain over the coming days.

1. Espanyol's best chance of beating Barcelona?

League leader FC Barcelona crosses town to play bitter local rival Espanyol in the first Barcelona derby of the season with Espanyol in it