Match report
Barcelona Defeats Espanyol 4-1 in La Liga
Barcelona
4–1
FT
Espanyol
Apr 11, 2026
Barcelona made a strong statement in La Liga, defeating their local rivals Espanyol 4-1 in a thrilling encounter. F. Torres and Lamine Yamal were crucial for the win, with Torres scoring twice early on and Yamal adding another in the late stages. M. Rashford sealed the victory with a late goal. Despite Espanyol's efforts, Barcelona's superior play and finishing secured them the crucial three points.
Key Facts
- • F. Torres scored twice for Barcelona in the 9th and 25th minutes.
- • Lamine Yamal scored in the 87th minute.
- • M. Rashford added a fourth goal for Barcelona in the 89th minute.
- • P. Lozano scored Espanyol's lone goal in the 56th minute.
- • Gavi, E. Garcia, Marc Casado, and U. Gonzalez were all shown yellow cards.
- • Barcelona had several substitutions including M. Rashford and D. Olmo.
Lineups
Barcelona
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 Joan García (G)
- 4 Ronald Araújo (D)
- 5 Pau Cubarsí (D)
- 18 Gerard Martín (D)
- 3 Alejandro Balde (D)
- 24 Eric García (M)
- 8 Pedri (M)
- 10 Lamine Yamal (M)
- 16 Fermín López (M)
- 6 Pablo Gavi (M)
- 7 Ferran Torres (F)
Substitutes
- 17 Marc Casadó
- 19 Roony Bardghji
- 36 Álvaro Cortés
- 14 Marcus Rashford
- 42 Xavi Espart
- 2 João Cancelo
- 21 Frenkie de Jong
- 23 Jules Koundé
- 33 Eder Aller
- 20 Dani Olmo
- 25 Wojciech Szczesny
- 9 Robert Lewandowski
Espanyol
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 13 Marko Dmitrović (G)
- 23 Omar El Hilali (D)
- 5 Fernando Calero (D)
- 6 Leandro Cabrera (D)
- 22 Carlos Romero (D)
- 16 Cyril Ngonge (M)
- 4 Urko González (M)
- 10 Pol Lozano (M)
- 24 Tyrhys Dolan (M)
- 8 Edu Expósito (F)
- 19 Kike García (F)
Substitutes
- 9 Roberto Fernández
- 30 Pol Tristan Jimenez
- 15 Miguel Rubio
- 1 Angel Fortuno
- 12 Jose Salinas
- 18 Charles Pickel
- 14 Ramón Terrats
- 20 Antoniu Roca
- 11 Pere Milla
- 17 Jofre Carreras
- 2 Rubén Sánchez
Timeline
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9' Barcelona Goal · Normal GoalF. Torres · Assist: Lamine Yamal -
25' Barcelona Goal · Normal GoalF. Torres · Assist: Lamine Yamal -
32' Barcelona Card · Yellow CardGaviUnsportsmanlike conduct
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34' Espanyol Card · Yellow CardExpositoFoul
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45'+3 Barcelona Card · Yellow CardE. GarciaRoughing
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46' Espanyol subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Dolan · On: R. Fernandez Jaen -
49' Barcelona Card · Yellow CardMarc CasadóRoughing
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54' Barcelona Var · Goal Disallowed - offsideF. Torres -
56' Espanyol Goal · Normal GoalP. Lozano -
58' Espanyol Card · Yellow CardP. LozanoFoul
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64' Espanyol subst · Substitution 2Off: Cyril Ngonge · On: Rubén Sánchez -
65' Barcelona subst · Substitution 2Off: Gavi · On: M. Rashford -
65' Barcelona subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Balde · On: João Cancelo -
71' Espanyol subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Garcia · On: P. Milla -
71' Espanyol subst · Substitution 4Off: Exposito · On: R. Terrats -
74' Barcelona subst · Substitution 4Off: F. Torres · On: D. Olmo -
80' Espanyol subst · Substitution 5Off: P. Lozano · On: C. Pickel -
83' Espanyol Card · Yellow CardFernando CaleroTripping
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84' Barcelona subst · Substitution 5Off: Fermín López · On: Frenkie de Jong -
87' Barcelona Goal · Normal GoalLamine Yamal -
89' Barcelona Goal · Normal GoalM. Rashford · Assist: Frenkie de Jong -
90'+2 Espanyol Card · Yellow CardU. Gonzalez
Match Stats
| Stat | Barcelona | Espanyol |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 18 |
| Pass Accuracy | 92% | 74% |
| Offsides | 4 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 20 | 10 |
| Corners | 7 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 726 | 201 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 6 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 10 | 2 |
| xG | 2.81 | 1.17 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 5 |
| Possession | 77% | 23% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 671 | 149 |
| Shots Inside Box | 16 | 10 |
| Saves | 2 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 0 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Barcelona took an early lead with two quick goals by F. Torres in the 9th and 25th minutes, setting the tone for their victory.
- ▸ Espanyol's goal in the 56th minute by P. Lozano sparked some life into their attack, but Barcelona maintained their defensive solidity and added two more goals to secure the win.