Spain - Ekhbary News Agency
FC Barcelona strengthened their grip on La Liga by clinching a vital 4-2 victory against fierce rivals Espanyol in a captivating 31st-round fixture. The match, held at the iconic Camp Nou, lived up to its billing as a fiercely contested Catalan derby, with Barcelona aiming to extend their lead over Real Madrid.
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