{"id":10728,"date":"2026-01-05T08:42:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T08:42:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/?p=10728"},"modified":"2026-01-05T08:42:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T08:42:43","slug":"espanyol-0-2-barcelona-late-olmo-and-lewandowski-goals-seal-derby-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/espanyol-0-2-barcelona-late-olmo-and-lewandowski-goals-seal-derby-victory\/","title":{"rendered":"Espanyol 0\u20132 Barcelona: Late Olmo and Lewandowski Goals Seal Derby Victory"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Barcelona produced a composed late surge to secure a 2\u20130 derby win away to Espanyol, tightening their grip at the top of La Liga and moving four points clear of Real Madrid. In a tense contest that threatened to drift toward a stalemate, Bar\u00e7a\u2019s quality told in the closing minutes through decisive finishes from Dani Olmo<\/strong> and Robert Lewandowski<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cagey Derby, Big Moments Late On<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Catalan derby was played at a high tempo with few clear openings early on, as Espanyol matched Barcelona\u2019s intensity and pressed aggressively. Chances were scarce, and it took patience and precision for the visitors to break the deadlock.<\/p>\n\n\n

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That breakthrough arrived in the 86th minute when Olmo\u2014sporting his now-iconic blond look\u2014found space and curled a superb effort into the net, finally unlocking the hosts\u2019 resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lewandowski Finishes the Job<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Espanyol pushed forward in search of an equaliser, but the gamble left gaps at the back. Barcelona capitalised in stoppage time as Lewandowski showed his trademark composure to make it 2\u20130, sealing the points and deflating the home crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Both goals were crafted by the creativity of Ferm\u00edn L\u00f3pez<\/strong>, who delivered two assists and was instrumental in Barcelona\u2019s late dominance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joan Garc\u00eda Stands Tall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite the scoreline, Espanyol were kept in the game for long spells by an outstanding goalkeeping display from Joan Garc\u00eda<\/strong>. The shot-stopper produced a series of crucial saves to deny Barcelona earlier, earning Man of the Match honours despite ending on the losing side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The victory strengthens FC Barcelona<\/strong>\u2019s position in the title race, opening up a four-point cushion over Real Madrid<\/strong>. For RCD Espanyol<\/strong>, the defeat was a harsh lesson in fine margins after a spirited derby showing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Verdict<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Barcelona\u2019s late burst of quality made the difference in a fiercely contested derby. Olmo\u2019s moment of brilliance and Lewandowski\u2019s ruthless finish ensured a professional 2\u20130 win\u2014another step forward in Bar\u00e7a\u2019s push for La Liga glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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