Barcelona is now just three points away from the La Liga title after a tough 4-0 victory at Camp Nou in the Catalan derby against Espanyol, thanks to goals from Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez (2), Rafinha Alcântara and Neymar. In a difficult battle against a physical rival, the Blaugrana were patient and played a strong collective game, and the talents came through at the right time to earn Barça a giant victory in the title race.
FIRST HALF
From the first minute, the scenario was set: the Periquitos would lock their box and defend with a parked bus, and it would take a patient approach from the Blaugrana to break it.