Late Goals Seal Barcelona Derby Win, Extend La Liga Lead

• Barcelona defeated city rivals Espanyol 2-0 in a La Liga derby, going seven points clear at the top.
• Dani Olmo (86th min) and Robert Lewandowski (90th min) scored late goals, both assisted by Fermin Lopez.
• The win marks Barcelona's ninth consecutive league victory, ending Espanyol's five-win streak.
• Goalkeeper Joan Garcia, a former Espanyol player, was crucial with key saves despite a hostile reception at RCDE Stadium.
• Espanyol, who were largely outplaying Barcelona, deserved at least a point before the late strikes.

Why It Matters: Barcelona secured a crucial derby win with late goals, extending their La Liga lead to seven points.