Mon Nov 04 16:12:47 UTC 2024: ## Barcelona Dominate Derby Despite Espanyol Fightback
**Barcelona, Spain** – FC Barcelona continued their relentless form, extending their unbeaten run in the Barcelona derby to an astonishing 27 games with a 4-1 victory over Espanyol on Sunday.
The Catalans were dominant from the outset, racing into a 3-0 lead within the first half hour. Dani Olmo, returning from injury, scored twice in the opening 30 minutes, while Raphinha added a third goal to move into joint second place on the La Liga scoring charts.
Despite the seemingly insurmountable deficit, Espanyol refused to give up. They pulled a goal back in the second half through Javi Puado and threatened to score several more, only to be denied by VAR on multiple occasions.
The game was overshadowed by the recent tragic events in Spain, with a minute’s silence observed before kickoff. However, on the pitch, Barcelona showcased their dominance, temporarily extending their lead at the top of La Liga to a comfortable nine points.
Next up for Barcelona is a midweek Champions League clash with Crvena Zvezda (Red Star Belgrade) in Serbia.
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