Vinicius Jr bagged a brace, Jude Bellingham provided a lovely assist, and Real Madrid strolled to a convincing 2-0 win over Espanyol on Sunday evening. Madrid got things done without Kylian Mbappe, and Alvaro Arbeloa will be pleased with the performance - but with the knowledge that their win only delays Barcelona's inevitable march to the league title.
Barcelona’s emphatic La Liga victory over local rivals Espanyol has been overshadowed by allegations of unsporting behaviour. Following the 4-1 win at the Spotify Camp Nou, tensions boiled over as the visitors expressed their frustration with the attitude of Hansi Flick's side.
Ferran Torres has sent a defiant message to his detractors after playing a starring role in Barcelona's dominant 4-1 victory over local rivals Espanyol. The forward, often a lightning rod for criticism, netted twice to help the Blaugrana extend their lead at the top of La Liga.
The Catalan derby has long been one of the most feisty fixtures in the Spanish calendar, but the latest instalment has left a bitter taste for those in the blue and white half of the city. Following Barcelona's dominant 4-1 victory, Espanyol midfielder Pol Lozano has hit out at the Blaugrana stars for their conduct away from the cameras despite the convincing scoreline.
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