Barcelona Secures 3-1 Derby Victory Over Espanyol

Dani Olmo's first-half brace and Raphinha's goal propel Barça to a nine-point lead in La Liga amid regional flooding disruptions.

Dani Olmo marked his return from injury with two goals in the first half, contributing significantly to Barcelona's win over Espanyol.
Raphinha also scored, helping Barcelona establish a 3-0 lead by the 31st minute at the Olympic Stadium.
Barcelona's victory extends their unbeaten run against Espanyol to 27 matches and increases their lead over Real Madrid, whose game was postponed due to severe flooding in Valencia.
Despite Espanyol's efforts, including a goal by Javi Puado and three disallowed goals, Barcelona maintained control to secure the win.
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick praised the team's performance but warned of the need for improvement ahead of their upcoming Champions League match against Red Star Belgrade.