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Barcelona secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Espanyol in a tense Catalan derby, extending their lead at the top of La Liga to seven points. Despite immense pressure and excellent goalkeeping from Espanyol’s Joan Garcia, Barcelona’s Fermín López provided two late assists to secure the win.

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Barcelona Secures Dramatic Derby Win, Extends La Liga Lead

Cornellà de Llobregat, Spain – Barcelona emerged victorious from a fiercely contested Catalan derby against Espanyol on Saturday night, winning 2-0 at the RCDE Stadium. The win extends their lead at the top of La Liga to a commanding seven points.

The match was a tense affair, with Espanyol putting Barcelona under immense pressure for much of the game. Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia, back with his former club, put up a outstanding peformance that kept his team in the game until the final minutes.

However, Barcelona’s superior quality ultimately shone through. In the final five minutes, midfielder Fermín López delivered two crucial assists, unlocking the Espanyol defense and securing the three points for the Blaugrana. The late goals sparked jubilation among the Barcelona faithful and cemented their position as frontrunners in the La Liga title race.

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