Overview
- Barcelona took the points with two late goals, as substitute Fermín López set up Dani Olmo in the 86th minute and Robert Lewandowski in stoppage time.
- Espanyol produced one of their best displays of the season and created multiple clear chances but failed to convert, ending a five-match league winning run.
- Joan Garcia delivered a standout clean sheet with several decisive saves, including an unusual split‑second push of teammate Gerard Martín to block a rebound.
- Hansi Flick and teammates praised Garcia as among the world's best, a view echoed by Espanyol goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic after the match.
- The match unfolded in a hostile atmosphere for Garcia, with whistles, rat‑themed signs and plastic bottles thrown after the second goal, as Barcelona moved to 49 points, provisionally seven clear of Real Madrid.