The Digest:
Barcelona extended their lead over Real Madrid to nine points with a resounding 4-1 victory over neighbours Espanyol at the Spotify Camp Nou. Ferran Torres scored twice in the first half, ending his goal drought since January 31. Lamine Yamal made it 3-1 in the 87th minute before Marcus Rashford completed the rout two minutes later. Barcelona now has 79 points, nine clear of second-placed Real Madrid.
Key Points:
- Torres headed in a corner from Yamal to open the scoring in the 9th minute.
- Yamal delivered a brilliant assist for Torres's second goal in the 25th minute.
- Espanyol pulled one back through Paul Lozano in the 56th minute.
- Rashford finished off a stunning assist from Frenkie de Jong.
- Barcelona face Atletico Madrid in their next match.
