RCD Espanyol
Barcelona beats Espanyol 2-0 in Catalan derby
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Barcelona secured a 2-0 victory over rivals Espanyol in the Catalan derby, with late goals from Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski. The win extended Barcelona's lead at the top of LaLiga to seven points over Real Madrid. Goalkeeper Joan Garcia starred with several key saves on his return to his former club.
RC Lens secured a 1-0 victory over Le Havre to move temporarily atop the Ligue 1 standings. Ruben Aguilar's volley in first-half stoppage time proved decisive. The result places Lens a point ahead of Paris Saint-Germain ahead of their upcoming match.
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Goalkeeper Joan García starred in the derby between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol at RCDE Stadium, making decisive saves that kept his team afloat until late goals from Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski. Barça solidified its LaLiga lead with a ninth straight win, overcoming an expansive Espanyol that was once again frustrated at home against its rival. García's performance justified his team switch, making him a hero for the Blaugrana and a villain for the Periquitos fans.