US EditionLate Olmo and Lewandowski Goals Give Barca 2-0 Dramatic Win at Espanyol
Goalkeeper Joan García made six key saves despite hostile fans as Fermín López assisted late goals to extend Barcelona's La Liga lead to seven points.
- On Saturday, FC Barcelona secured a 2-0 victory at the RCDE Stadium as Joan García, Barcelona goalkeeper, shrugged off a hostile reception on his return to Espanyol.
- Home supporters called Joan García, 24, a rat and targeted him with thrown bank notes during his hostile return on Saturday after his transfer from Espanyol to Barcelona last summer.
- García produced a season-high six saves, including a reflex one-hand stop on a Pere Milla header, while Fermín López created two late goals as Dani Olmo scored in the 86th and Robert Lewandowski in the 90th.
- The victory extended FC Barcelona's LaLiga winning run to nine games and left them seven points clear of Real Madrid, while Espanyol's five-game winning streak ended but they remain fifth in the table.
- The RCDE Stadium had a thin mesh barrier behind the goals to impede objects as Barcelona coach Xavi acknowledged flaws and praised García's incredible performance.
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Olmo, Lewandowski grab Barca late victory
Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski's late strikes helped Barcelona snatch a 2-0 win at Espanyol on Saturday to move seven points clear at the top of La Liga. The champions were largely outplayed by their city rivals and had goalkeeper Joan Garcia to thank for keeping them afloat in the derby clash against his former side before Olmo curled home in the 86th minute. Fermin Lopez created Olmo's goal before laying the second on a plate for Lewandowski…
Barcelona are in incredible form in La Liga, having won nine games in a row. Their latest success came in the derby against local rivals Espanyol, which they defeated 2-0. The win allowed the Catalans to extend their lead at the top of the table to seven points, while Real Madrid have yet to play their next match. In the coming days, Barcelona will travel to Saudi Arabia, where they will face Athletic Bilbao in the semi-finals of the Spanish Sup…
FC Barcelona's Joan Garcia gets hostile welcome to former club Espanyol
Joan Garcia silenced a hostile RCDE Stadium with a heroic display for Barcelona. Facing relentless abuse from Espanyol fans, the goalkeeper stood tall, producing match-winning saves before Barca struck late to seal the derby.
The Catalans successfully start the new year with two late goals
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