In the derby of the 18th round of the Spanish football championship, Barcelona beat the city rival Espanyol 2-0 as a guest, and Barca scored both goals in the last minutes of the match.
It was her great matchEspanyol had a few big chances, certainly deserved more, but there is a reason why Hansi Flick’s side are at the top of the league.
The best player of the match was Barca’s goalkeeper Joan Garciawho arrived at the Camp Nou this summer from Espanyol, which the fans of that club did not forgive him for. Last night, they clearly showed him the first every touch with the ball, and Garcia answered them with great saves.
The host had the first big chance in the 19th minute when Roberto Fernandez Jaen headed towards Barca’s goal, but Garcia saved his shot. In the 39th minute, Carlos Romero also had a great chance, but Garcia reacted superbly once again.
In the 70th minute, he made a great save Marko Dmitrović and stopping Eric Garcia’s shot. Barca still took the lead in the 86th minute, Fermin made a great save Danij Olm, who made a fantastic shot from the edge of the penalty area. He made the final 2-0 Robert Lewandowski in the 90th minute.
We celebrate the new year with victory, we are very happy. We knew it would be difficult. They played a great game, but so did we, and we were more precisesaid Olmo for Movistar Plus. The former Dinamo Zagreb player praised his goalkeeper.
Joan is amazing. He is a fantastic goalkeeper. He played a great game in front of his former fans, he didn’t concede a goal. He will give us a lot, he already doeshe added.
On Sunday, Sevilla – Levante, Real Madrid – Real Betis, Mallorca – Girona, Alaves – Real Oviedo, and Real Sociedad – Atletico Madrid will compete.
Barcelona leads with 49 points, seven more than Real Madrid, who have less games than the Catalans.
(Hina | Photo: FC Barcelona)
