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Ла Лига: “Барселона” уверенно победила “Эспаньол”

Barcelona Dominates Espanyol in La Liga Match

Blaugrana Secure Comfortable Victory in Catalan Derby

Ansu Fati and Pedri Shine as Barcelona Extends Winning Streak

Barcelona continued their impressive form in La Liga with a convincing 3-0 victory over city rivals Espanyol on Saturday. The Blaugrana controlled the match from the outset and created numerous chances throughout the 90 minutes.

Barcelona took the lead in the 11th minute through a stunning strike from Ansu Fati. The young winger received the ball on the left flank and unleashed a powerful shot that flew into the top corner.

Pedri doubled the advantage in the 35th minute with a composed finish. The Spanish midfielder found himself in space inside the Espanyol penalty area and slotted the ball home with ease.

The match was effectively wrapped up in the 52nd minute when Sergi Roberto added a third goal for Barcelona. The right-back arrived unmarked at the back post to convert a cross from Ousmane Dembélé.

Espanyol rarely threatened the Barcelona goal and were fortunate to keep the scoreline respectable. The visitors' best chance came in the 65th minute when Javi Puado's shot hit the crossbar.

The victory extends Barcelona's winning streak in La Liga to six matches. The Blaugrana are now second in the table, just three points behind leaders Real Madrid. Espanyol, on the other hand, remain in 16th place, just two points above the relegation zone.

Key Performers

Ansu Fati

The 19-year-old winger was a constant threat to the Espanyol defense throughout the match. He scored a magnificent goal to open the scoring and was unlucky not to add to his tally on several other occasions.

Pedri

The Spanish midfielder was at his creative best against Espanyol. He controlled the tempo of the game and provided the assist for Barcelona's second goal. He also had a number of other chances to score, but was denied by some fine saves from Espanyol goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte.

Sergi Roberto

The right-back capped an impressive performance with a well-taken goal. He was also solid defensively and helped to keep Espanyol at bay.

Conclusion

Barcelona's victory over Espanyol was a dominant performance from start to finish. The Blaugrana were in complete control of the match and fully deserved the three points. This victory will give Barcelona a huge boost going into their upcoming matches against Valencia and Real Madrid.