Barcelona vs Espanyol HIGHLIGHTS: La Liga: BAR 1-1 ESP – The table-toppers in La Liga, Barcelona look to continue where they left off, as their campaign resumes once again. A fierce derby awaits them as they welcome Espanyol to Spotify Camp Nou in La Liga. These games between these two sides are always high on adrenaline and we should expect a lot of drama from this clash too. The Blaugrana will be looking to maintain or improve their two-point lead over Real Madrid with a win in this game. Follow La Liga Points Table and Live Updates on InsideSport.IN
Barcelona vs Espanyol HIGHLIGHTS: FIESTY Catalan Derby ENDS in thrilling 1-1 draw, Blaugranas END year on TOP of Table – Check Highlights
Barcelona started strongly, with defender Marcos Alonso glancing a header into the net to give the hosts the lead with seven minutes on the clock. After a first half in which Barcelona spurned several chances, Alonso turned from hero to zero as he gave away a penalty following a clumsy foul on Joselu, who rolled his spot kick straight down the middle to make it 1-1 in the 73rd minute.
Barcelona vs Espanyol HIGHLIGHTS: FIESTY Catalan Derby ENDS in thrilling 1-1 draw, Blaugranas END year on TOP of Table – Check Highlights
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A 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 point for the visitors in the Catalan Derby!#LaLigaSantander pic.twitter.com/B43rc5ja9L
— LaLiga English (@LaLigaEN) December 31, 2022
Tempers flared after the equaliser, with Barcelona’s Jordi Alba being sent off after receiving back-to-back yellow cards for vociferous protests against the referee, before Espanyol’s Vinicius Souza was shown a second yellow card for a foul on Robert Lewandowski minutes later.
Barcelona remain on top of the standings due to their superior goal difference, despite being level with rivals Madrid on 38 points from 15 matches, while Espanyol move up to 16th.
Barcelona vs Espanyol HIGHLIGHTS: FIESTY Catalan Derby ENDS in thrilling 1-1 draw, Blaugranas END year on TOP of Table – Check Highlights
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