Barcelona at the moment are 9 factors clear on the prime of La Liga after one other victory at the beginning of this exceptional season. Hansi Flick’s aspect had been damaging as soon as once more, securing a 3-1 win of their derby conflict in opposition to metropolis neighbors Espanyol.
It was one other flying begin from the hosts, as they scored after 12 minutes. It was an exquisite trivela cross from Lamine Yamal, and Dani Olmo ran onto it earlier than firing previous Joan Garcia for the opening aim.
11 minutes later, it was 2-0. Marc Casado performed a phenomenal via ball for Raphinha to run onto, and he did nicely to raise the ball over the onrushing Garcia. At the half hour mark, Barcelona acquired their third as Olmo lashed dwelling from outdoors the penalty space.
That first half blitz received the sport for Barcelona, though Espanyol did handle to discover a comfort aim from Javi Puado – it got here after they’d two earlier efforts dominated out by VAR.
The end result signifies that Barcelona prolonged their lead over Real Madrid, who didn’t play this weekend as a result of their match in opposition to Valencia was postponed due to Storm Dana.