Hansi Flick's team increases gap with "Real" in the standings.
Barcelona beat Espanyol in a home match of the 12th round of the Spanish La Liga 2024/25 season. The match at the Estadio Olimpico in Barcelona ended with a score of 3:1.
The Blue Garnets secured victory in the first half, scoring three times. Dani Olmo scored a brace, and Rafinha scored another goal.
After the break, the visitors got one goal back – in the 63rd minute, Javi Puado scored, but this did not stop Hansi Flick's charges from bringing the matter to a confident victory.
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After this victory, Barcelona (33 points) continues to lead the Primera and increased the gap to 9 points over Real Madrid, which has a match in hand. “Espanyol” (10 points) is in 17th place.
In the next round of La Liga, the “blaugranas” will play Real Sociedad away on November 10, and the “parrots” will host Valencia the day before.