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Barcelona took a major step towards retaining their LaLiga title with a 4-1 home victory over city rivals Espanyol on Saturday, moving nine points clear of second-placed Real Madrid.
Garcia was instrumental in Barcelona's 2-0 victory, producing a series of outstanding saves, with the league leaders extending their lead at the top of the LaLiga standings to 49 points.
Raphinha knew there was no reason to panic as Barcelona struggled to break down Espanyol on Thursday and said it was only a matter of time before the "golden feet" of Lamine Yamal steered them to a title-winning victory with a glorious goal.
La Liga leaders Barcelona, coming off the back of a 4-0 win against Real Madrid in the Clasico at the Bernabeu at the weekend, host local rivals Espanyol on Sunday aiming to extend their lead at the top of the standings.
Ancelotti praised his players poise under pressure as they dominated proceedings, earning a win thanks to goals by Dani Carvajal, Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe that canceled Courtois' own-goal early in the second-half.
Griezmann is set for his second debut with Atletico Madrid when they travel to Espanyol this weekend.
Espanyol coach Rubi has transformed the fortunes of the often under-achieving Catalan club and galvanised hopes ahead of Saturday's city derby at home to La Liga champions Barcelona.
The club, based in Barcelona, has been living in the shadow of the city giants, Barcelona that has had much more success.
Rubi, appointed as coach in June, has overseen a sensational start to the season by the Catalan club.
Atletico Madrid suffered a hangover from reaching the Europa League final in midweek as they slumped to a surprise 2-0 defeat at home
La Liga strugglers Levante sacked their coach Juan Ramon Lopez Muniz on Sunday.
The Spanish football federation (RFEF) said on Thursday it had ended its investigation into the defender.
If the Spanish football federation's competition committee deems Pique's actions punishable, the Spanish international could face a suspension of up to three games.
Garcia became embroiled in a heated argument with the French centre back on the pitch in the 1-1 draw at the RCDE Stadium in Cornella.
Gerard Pique headed home a late equaliser for Barcelona against Catalan rivals Espanyol to earn his side a 1-1 draw
It seems that Pochettino cares about club rivalries as much as the fans.
Sevilla coach Vincenzo Montella earned his first win in La Liga at the third attempt as his side secured an impressive 3-0 victory at Espanyol
The 88th minute goal led to Espanyol Barcelona and dashed the team’s hopes of keeping an unbeaten season.
Flores was successful in the Premier League with Watford in 2016 and he managed to secure a mid-table position for the newly promoted club.
La Liga sides Barcelona, Espanyol and Girona have decided to join the general strike in Catalonia on Tuesday, Oct. 3.
