La Liga Regular Season - 31
Barcelona 4 - 1 FT Espanyol
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
9' F. Torres (Lamine Yamal)
25' F. Torres (Lamine Yamal)
O. El Hilali 32'
32' Gavi
Exposito 34'
C. Ngonge 45'
45'+3 E. Garcia
HT
46' ↓ G. Martin ↑M. Casado
↓ T. Dolan ↑R. Fernandez Jaen 46'
49' M. Casado
54' F. Torres
P. Lozano 56'
P. Lozano 58'
↓ C. Ngonge ↑R. Sanchez 64'
65' ↓ Gavi ↑M. Rashford
65' ↓ A. Balde ↑J. Cancelo
↓ K. Garcia ↑P. Milla 71'
↓ Exposito ↑R. Terrats 71'
74' ↓ F. Torres ↑D. Olmo
↓ P. Lozano ↑C. Pickel 80'
F. Calero 83'
84' ↓ Fermin ↑F. de Jong
87' Lamine Yamal
89' M. Rashford (F. de Jong)
U. Gonzalez 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Barcelona
Goalkeepers
Joan García 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ronald Araújo 
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
74
Passes
8
Duels
Pau Cubarsí
MAGNET
139
Activity
139
Activity
135
Passes
4
Duels
Gerard Martín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Alejandro Balde
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
65
Entry
Midfielders
Eric García
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
71
Passes
7
Duels
Pedri
MAGNET
99
Activity
99
Activity
88
Passes
11
Duels
Lamine Yamal 
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
10
Rating
Fermín López
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Pablo Gavi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
65
Entry
Forwards
Ferran Torres 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.6
Rating
BENCH
Eder Aller 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Wojciech Szczesny
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Álvaro Cortés
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Xavi Espart
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Cancelo 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jules Koundé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marc Casadó
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Frenkie de Jong 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
12
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Dani Olmo 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Roony Bardghji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcus Rashford
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
Robert Lewandowski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Espanyol
Goalkeepers
Marko Dmitrović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Omar El Hilali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fernando Calero 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Leandro Cabrera 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
5%
Pass Acc
Carlos Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Cyril Ngonge
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Urko González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pol Lozano 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Tyrhys Dolan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Edu Expósito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Kike García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
BENCH
Pol Tristan Jimenez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Angel Fortuno
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Miguel Rubio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jose Salinas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rubén Sánchez
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Charles Pickel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramón Terrats
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
2%
Pass Acc
Pere Milla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roberto Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antoniu Roca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jofre Carreras
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/03/2026 | Espanyol | 0 - 2 | Barcelona | La Liga | RCDE Stadium |
| 05/15/2025 | Espanyol | 0 - 2 | Barcelona | La Liga | RCDE Stadium |
| 11/03/2024 | Barcelona | 3 - 1 | Espanyol | La Liga | Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys |
| 05/14/2023 | Espanyol | 2 - 4 | Barcelona | La Liga | RCDE Stadium |
| 12/31/2022 | Barcelona | 1 - 1 | Espanyol | La Liga | Spotify Camp Nou |
| 02/13/2022 | Espanyol | 2 - 2 | Barcelona | La Liga | RCDE Stadium |
Barcelona Win
Espanyol Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 31 GD: +54
P: 31 GD: +36
P: 31 GD: +20
P: 31 GD: +19
P: 31 GD: +7
P: 31 GD: +4
P: 31 GD: +1
P: 31 GD: -5
P: 31 GD: -1
P: 31 GD: -11
P: 31 GD: -12
P: 31 GD: -12
P: 31 GD: -9
P: 31 GD: -12
P: 31 GD: -9
P: 31 GD: -12
P: 31 GD: -11
P: 31 GD: -8
P: 31 GD: -15
League Standings
P: 33 GD: +57
P: 33 GD: +37
P: 33 GD: +21
P: 33 GD: +19
P: 33 GD: +8
P: 33 GD: -6
P: 33 GD: +2
P: 33 GD: 0
P: 33 GD: -1
P: 33 GD: -12
P: 33 GD: -8
P: 33 GD: -11
P: 33 GD: -6
P: 32 GD: -12
P: 33 GD: -14
P: 33 GD: -11
P: 33 GD: -10
P: 33 GD: -15
P: 32 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Catalan Kings: Yamal Masterclass Sweeps Espanyol Aside
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. Lamine Yamal orchestrated a ruthless derby victory that tightens Barcelona's iron grip on the league crown.
Early Fireworks
Camp Nou demanded a spectacle, and Barcelona delivered instantly. The tactical Balance was shattered just nine minutes in when F. Torres struck first, feeding off the electric energy of the Catalan Derby. The sheer Intensity of the hosts pinned the visitors back from the very first whistle, generating a relentless barrage of 15 corners. That overwhelming pressure soon doubled when teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal unlocked the defence once more, laying it on a plate for Torres to grab his second in the 25th minute. Rather than sitting back, the league leaders pushed their rivals into submission early. The stadium was rocking, and the visitors looked completely outmatched by the champions-elect playing at their absolute peak.
Derby Defiance
Yet, derbies rarely follow a simple script. After the break, the Stakes grew unexpectedly tense. Torres thought he had bagged a glorious hat-trick in the 54th minute, only for VAR to intervene and rule it offside. That fractional let-off breathed new life into Espanyol. Just two minutes later, P. Lozano found the back of the net, completely shifting the momentum. For a solid half-hour, an unlikely Upset Factor lingered in the air as the local rivals pushed hard to level the scoreline. The visitors aggressively tested the home defence, looking to derail the title parade and proving that even mid-table outfits find extra gears when local pride and bragging rights are firmly on the line.
Substitutes Seal It
Any nerves were emphatically extinguished in the dying embers of the match. Lamine Yamal transformed his playmaking masterclass into a goalscoring one, rifling home in the 87th minute to crown a perfect performance. With the floodgates open again, the hosts flexed their remarkable squad depth. Off the bench, F. de Jong immediately made his mark, sliding a pinpoint pass to fellow substitute M. Rashford, who buried it just before stoppage time to make it 4-1. It was a commanding finish that underlined exactly why this side sits comfortably at the top of the table on 79 points. A ruthless showing that leaves their neighbors empty-handed and keeps the coveted league trophy firmly in sight.
Key Questions
What made Lamine Yamal the Man of the Match?
Showcasing remarkable vision, he provided two crucial early assists and secured a brilliant late goal to completely dismantle the opposition in a high-pressure derby environment.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A lightning-fast start with two quick goals set an explosive tone, while Espanyol's brief comeback attempt forced the hosts into a ruthless late scoring frenzy to kill the game.
What does this mean for Barcelona's season?
The emphatic victory pushes their tally to 79 points, extending a formidable winning streak and keeping them comfortably perched at the summit of the league table.
What is the Catalan Derby?
The Catalan Derby is the rivalry between Barcelona and Espanyol, a heated local derby that ignites the surrounding area.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Catalan Derby Ignites Title Race at Camp Nou
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 88/100. Local bragging rights meet massive league implications as an unstoppable league leader looks to crush their city rivals at home.
The Setup
This April 11, 2026 clash at Camp Nou sees two teams operating in entirely different spheres. Barcelona sit comfortably at the summit with 73 points, riding a flawless wave of Form that includes five straight victories and a perfect home record. Espanyol, stationed in ninth place, arrive on a five-match winless skid. While the sheer discrepancy in Balance suggests a comfortable afternoon for the hosts, the Stakes of a Catalan Derby ensure the intensity remains strictly high. The Stars aligned for the home side are simply devastating, with Lamine Yamal and Raphinha tearing opposition fullbacks to shreds in recent weeks.
Key Battle
Espanyol's low defensive block versus Barcelona's blistering wide attackers. The visitors will look to park bodies in the box, but the hosts' relentless positional rotations and quick passing will eventually pry open the tightest defensive shapes.
Our Prediction
Barcelona 3-0. The home side's overwhelming firepower will be too much to handle, punishing the tired legs of the away defense late in the match.