The double was scored by Olmo, who appeared in the starting lineup for the first time after injury.
Barcelona in the first city derby in a year and a half within Examples won an easy victory over Espanyol at home – 3:1.
Hans-Dieter Flick’s team scored a big score in the first half hour. Two scoring hits were scored by Dani Olmo, who started for the first time since September 15 – the midfielder was recovering from an injury for more than a month. Raphinha scored another goal.
Espanyol, although the forces were clearly unequal, tried to respond sharply. Twice Perikitos’ goals were canceled due to offside – first when the score was 0:2, then after the break. And yet, the visitors scored a goal of prestige – it was scored by Javi Puado.
The 11th victory in 12 rounds allowed the Blue Garnets to break away from Real by nine points in the table – however, the Blancos have a game in hand. Espanyol remained 17th, on the very border of the relegation zone.
Exactly in a week, Flick’s team will be visiting San Sebastian, but before that, on Wednesday, they will go to Belgrade to face Crvena Zvezda in the 4th round of the Champions League.
- La Liga. 12th round
Barcelona — Espanyol — 3:1 (3:0)
Goals: Olmo, 12, 31, Rafinha 23 – Puado, 63
Source: Sportarena
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