Barcelona Wins Derby 3-1 Against Espanyol

Dani Olmo made a remarkable return from injury, scoring twice to lead FC Barcelona to a 3-1 victory over city rivals Espanyol in La Liga. Raphinha also contributed to the scoreline, putting Barcelona nine points ahead of second-place Real Madrid, whose match against Valencia was postponed due to recent devastating floods that claimed over 200 lives. Barcelona's dominance was evident as they secured their fourth consecutive victory and extended their unbeaten derby streak against Espanyol to 27 matches. Olmo's goals came in the 12th and 31st minutes, showcasing his skill after a lengthy absence from the starting lineup. The match was marked by tributes to flood victims, with Barcelona players' jerseys set to be auctioned to aid those affected. Espanyol remains precariously positioned in 17th place, just above the relegation zone, following this defeat.