Match report

Barcelona Secures Win Over Espanyol, 2-0, In La Liga

Espanyol
Espanyol
0–2
FT
Barcelona
Barcelona
Jan 3, 2026

In a well-fought match at RCDE Stadium, Barcelona emerged victorious over local rivals Espanyol, securing a 2-0 win. The victory was spearheaded by key performances from Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski, who scored in the second half to seal the deal for the Catalan giants.

Key Facts

  • • Barcelona defeated Espanyol 2-0
  • • Dani Olmo scored at minute 86
  • • Robert Lewandowski secured the victory with a goal in the final minutes
  • • Espanyol saw P. Lozano receive a yellow card for argument

Lineups

Espanyol

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Dmitrovic (G)
  • 23 O. El Hilali (D)
  • 5 F. Calero (D)
  • 6 L. Cabrera (D)
  • 22 C. Romero (D)
  • 4 U. Gonzalez (M)
  • 10 P. Lozano (M)
  • 24 T. Dolan (M)
  • 8 Exposito (M)
  • 11 P. Milla (M)
  • 9 R. Fernandez Jaen (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Fortuno
  • 2 R. Sanchez
  • 7 J. Puado
  • 12 J. Salinas
  • 14 R. Terrats
  • 15 M. Rubio
  • 16 L. Koleosho
  • 17 Jofre
  • 19 K. Garcia
  • 20 A. Roca
  • 28 F. Gomez
  • 38 C. Riedel

Barcelona

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Garcia (G)
  • 23 J. Kounde (D)
  • 5 P. Cubarsi (D)
  • 18 G. Martin (D)
  • 3 A. Balde (D)
  • 24 E. Garcia (M)
  • 21 F. de Jong (M)
  • 10 Lamine Yamal (M)
  • 11 Raphinha (M)
  • 14 M. Rashford (M)
  • 7 F. Torres (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. ter Stegen
  • 8 Pedri
  • 9 R. Lewandowski
  • 16 Fermín
  • 17 M. Casado
  • 20 D. Olmo
  • 22 M. Bernal
  • 25 W. Szczesny
  • 26 J. Torrents
  • 27 D. Fernandez
  • 28 R. Bardghji
  • 43 T. Marques

Timeline

  1. Barcelona
    46' Barcelona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Rashford · On: Fermín López
  2. Espanyol
    60' Espanyol subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Exposito · On: Jofre
  3. Barcelona
    64' Barcelona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Gerard Martín · On: Pedri
  4. Barcelona
    64' Barcelona subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Torres · On: R. Lewandowski
  5. Barcelona
    64' Barcelona subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Raphinha · On: D. Olmo
  6. Espanyol
    75' Espanyol subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Fernandez Jaen · On: K. Garcia
  7. Espanyol
    77' Espanyol Card · Yellow Card
    P. Lozano

    Argument

  8. Espanyol
    82' Espanyol subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Milla · On: J. Puado
  9. Espanyol
    82' Espanyol subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Dolan · On: R. Terrats
  10. Barcelona
    86' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Olmo · Assist: Fermín López
  11. Barcelona
    90' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Lewandowski · Assist: Fermín López

Match Stats

Stat Espanyol Barcelona
Fouls 10 14
Pass Accuracy 72% 88%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 15
Corners 5 7
Total Passes 250 559
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 6 4
Shots on Target 7 6
xG 1.43 1.67
Shots off Target 1 5
Possession 31% 69%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 181 494
Shots Inside Box 12 11
Saves 4 6
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Dani Olmo's goal at minute 86 shifted momentum towards Barcelona, putting them in control of the game.
  • ▸ Robert Lewandowski's late goal at the 90th minute ensured a comfortable win for Barcelona and solidified their position in La Liga.