Barcelona — - Espanyol

Can this Barcelona side win the league mathematically in the upcoming Clásico?

🔵🔴 DERBI BARCELONÍ DOMINANCE: Barca Close In on La Liga Title! 🏆 | La Liga Matchday 31, April 2026 Barcelona - Espanyol

Despite debates regarding rotation before a crucial Champions League tie, Flick opted to start key players like Pedri and Lamine Yamal. The decision paid off, with Barcelona taking control early. Even when Espanyol threatened to create a dramatic comeback, Barcelona's persistence resulted in a late flurry of goals, solidifying a 4-1 win at the Spotify Camp Nou. Can this Barcelona side win the league mathematically

With this win, Barça goes nine points clear of Real Madrid, effectively making the La Liga title theirs to lose. The decision paid off, with Barcelona taking control early

Ferran Torres was clinical early on, and Lamine Yamal continued his explosive form with a late goal to secure the victory.

Espanyol fought hard, particularly in the second half, with Pol Lozano finding the net, but couldn't withstand the overall technical superiority of Flick's squad.