Barcelona moved nine points clear in the La Liga title race following a 4-1 thrashing of Espanyol, a match that saw Lamine Yamal become the youngest player to reach 100 league appearances.
Barcelona dismantled city rivals Espanyol 4-1 at the Spotify Camp Nou to tighten their grip on the La Liga trophy.
The victory, aided by Real Madrid’s recent draw, established a commanding nine-point lead at the summit.
Wonderkid Lamine Yamal stole the headlines, reaching his 100th league appearance at just 18 years and 272 days. Manager Hansi Flick remained cautious, stating, “A nine-point lead is good, but La Liga isn’t won yet.”
The match also featured the long-awaited return of Frenkie de Jong, who made his first appearance in 48 days.
Ferran Torres silenced his detractors by netting twice, later addressing his critics by saying, “It pisses them off, but I’m always thinking about working and improving.”
With only seven games remaining, the Blaugrana appear unstoppable as they look to secure back-to-back domestic titles under Flick’s disciplined leadership.