Joan Garcia faced his former club Espanyol and kept a clean sheet, helping Barcelona secure a crucial victory in the Catalan derby. Late assists from Firmin Lopez led to goals by Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski, sending Barcelona seven points clear at the top.
Breakdown
- Joan Garcia kept a clean sheet against former club Espanyol
- Espanyol dominated for 80 minutes but couldn't score 7s
- Firmin Lopez assisted goals for Olmo and Lewandowski late in the match 31s
- Manolo's confidence in Olmo was highlighted after the match 42s
- Barcelona moved seven points clear at the top of the table 54s