Overview
- Dani Olmo scored in the 86th minute and Robert Lewandowski added a 90th-minute finish at RCDE Stadium to seal a 2-0 win.
- The result marks Barcelona’s ninth straight league victory and moves them seven points clear before Real Madrid face Real Betis on Sunday.
- Espanyol created the better openings for most of the match, but goalkeeper Joan García produced several outstanding saves against his former club.
- Home supporters targeted García throughout his return, with protective mesh installed behind the goals and hostile banners displayed.
- Flick’s introductions of López, Olmo and Lewandowski shifted the game’s momentum and ended Espanyol’s five-match winning run.