Barcelona extended their lead at the top of La Liga to nine points with a 3-1 victory over Espanyol on Sunday. Dani Olmo scored twice on his return from injury, while Raphinha added another goal. Espanyol's Javi Puado managed to score in the second half, but his team's other efforts were disallowed.
Olmo, making his first start since mid-September, expressed his joy, saying, "I'm back, enjoying it, playing, winning, and I want more." Barcelona coach Hansi Flick acknowledged Olmo's contribution, stating, "He knows how to score goals, this was very important for us today."
