Goals in the final minutes from Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski ensured the LaLiga leaders, Barcelonaa 2-0 victory over Espanyol in the Catalan classic played this Saturday (3), with goalkeeper Joan Garcia playing a fundamental role against his former club.
The team expanded its lead in the league, reaching 49 points, seven more than second-placed Real Madrid, who host Real Betis on Sunday (4). Espanyol remains in fifth, with 33 points.
In a physical and hard-fought match, Espanyol came close to opening the scoring on several occasions, but it was Barcelona who scored four minutes from time, when Olmo hit a beautiful shot after a pass from Fermín López.
Afterwards, López advanced down the right and, in the 90th minute, served Lewandowski, providing his second assist of the night, as Barcelona sealed the victory and silenced the fervent RCDE Stadium.
Garcia was decisive throughout the match, making a series of spectacular saves to frustrate Espanyol and secure victory for Barcelona, while remaining calm under .
