Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski each scored a late targets as Barcelona beat cussed Espanyol 2-0 within the LaLiga match performed on Saturday evening, Softfootball studies.
Barcelona beat Villareal 2-0 of their final LaLiga match and got here into the Match-Day 19 fixture in full confidence. Manchester United loanee, Marcus Rashford began in assault alongside Lamine Yamal whereas Pedri was on the bench however Gavi stays out because of harm whereas Eric Garcia made his one centesimal look for the Catalan giants in La Liga.
Yamal gave the Espanyol protection every kind of issues through the match. Within the first minutes within the first half he collected the ball on the proper, twisted and turned some defenders earlier than curling a shot straight into the arms of dwelling keeper Marko Dmitrovic.
Espanyol had not overwhelmed Barcelona in La Liga since 2009 and the the RCDE Stadium was completely rocking because the followers have been all out for the house facet in full voice and a assist that pushed all of the gamers to giving their greatest.
The hosts work the ball down the left and Pere Milla forces Barcelona keeper Joan García right into a positive save from his near-post header. They maintain probing however the first half ended goalless.
Barcelona supervisor, Hansi Flick had mentioned the membership wanted a defender in January however Eric Garcia led the road nicely on the again as they defended solidly. Within the second half, Barcelona elevated the stress on the opponent however they held their very own till within the 86th minute when Dani Olmo collected a move from Fermín López and smashed it dwelling for the sport’s successful purpose.
Substitute Robert Lewandowski joined within the artwork as he scored Barcelona’s second after receiving a move from Fermín López once more to make it 2-0. Barcelona loved the win and shared the outcomes with their followers through their official X deal with.
The win takes Barcelona to 49 factors after 19 matches thus far in LaLiga whereas Espanyol preserve their fifth spot on the desk with 33 factors.
