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Barcelona move 9 clear of Real Madrid with derby win as La Liga title nears

Barcelona move 9 clear of Real Madrid with derby win as La Liga title nears

Summary

Barcelona won their match against Espanyol 4-1, increasing their lead to nine points over Real Madrid in the La Liga standings. Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres played key roles in the victory by providing and scoring goals. The win brings Barcelona closer to securing the La Liga title.

Key Facts

  • Barcelona defeated Espanyol 4-1 in a La Liga match.
  • Lamine Yamal set up Ferran Torres for two goals in the 10th and 25th minutes.
  • Barcelona increased their lead over Real Madrid to nine points.
  • Ferran Torres ended a 13-game goalless streak with his goals.
  • Espanyol's Pol Lozano scored in the 56th minute, making it 2-1.
  • Marcus Rashford scored Barcelona's fourth goal in the 89th minute.
  • Frenkie de Jong returned from injury to assist Rashford’s goal.
  • Barcelona and Real Madrid recently lost in the Champions League quarterfinals.

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