Barcelona Player Ratings vs Espanyol
In their rivalry match against Espanyol, Barcelona showed off their attacking prowess, winning 3-1 thanks to two goals from Dani Olmo and another from Raphinha. Espanyol was unable to stop the Blaugrana’s explosive offense in the first half, which was sufficient to maintain their La Liga lead.
Player Ratings
Pedri (6/10)
A composed performance, controlling the game’s pace and stepping up to slow Espanyol’s counterattacks in the second half.
Dani Olmo (8/10)
A standout performance with two clinical finishes. His movements between the lines were too much for Espanyol’s defense, and he displayed sharp instincts in front of goal.
Lamine Yamal (8.5/10)
The 17-year-old was electric, assisting the opener with a dazzling pass and continuously pressuring Espanyol’s defense.
Robert Lewandowski (5/10)
Not his most dominant display, but his off-the-ball work created space for teammates, showing his commitment to the team effort.
Hansi Flick (7.5/10)
Masterminded an impressive first half, but will likely address the defensive lapses that allowed Espanyol back into the game in the second half.
Barcelona’s derby-day win was a showcase of their attacking prowess, with Olmo and Yamal leading the charge and keeping the Blaugrana at the top of La Liga.
