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Barcelona Triumphs Over Espanyol to Bolster La Liga Title Bid

A 2-0 derby victory, highlighted by Yamal and López's goals, showcased Barcelona's dominance and depth despite injury setbacks.

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Overview

  • Barcelona secured a 2-0 victory against Espanyol, maintaining their push for the La Liga title with only two matches remaining.
  • Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the 53rd minute with a left-footed strike, while Fermín López sealed the win in stoppage time.
  • Barcelona dominated possession, controlling 83.8% of the ball and dictating the tempo throughout the match.
  • A VAR review overturned a red card shown to Espanyol's Leandro Cabrera, impacting the match's disciplinary outcomes.
  • Ronald Araujo's early injury led to a tactical substitution, with Pau Cubarsí stepping in and demonstrating Barcelona's squad depth.