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Barcelona Defeats Espanyol with Key Performance from Former Goalkeeper Joan Garcia

Published January 3, 2026, 23:02

Barcelona won 2-0 against Espanyol at 'Cornellà el Prat', in a match where Barcelona's goalkeeper, Joan Garcia, was the star despite being booed by the fans of his former team. Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski scored for Barcelona in the 86th and 90th minutes respectively, with Olmo scoring an impressive shot and Lewandowski capitalizing on a pass from Yamal. Espanyol, who had been on an excellent run, suffered their first defeat in two months, while Barcelona continued their winning streak, reaching eight consecutive victories under Hansi Flick. Barcelona now leads by +7 points over second-placed Real Madrid, having played one game less. The team is hoping for a positive result from Betis against Real Madrid to secure first place with a significant margin.