October was a big testing month for flying Barcelona. Many were waiting to see how Hansi Flick's team fares against the big teams. There wasn't much doubt about Barca after their 4-0 demolition of Real Madrid in El Clasico. However, the greatness of the Catalan derby was different.

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That's where Barcelona demolished city rivals Espanyol yesterday. Barcelona won the Catalan derby 3-1 at home. Barca scored at least 3 goals in each of the six matches played in all competitions.

Had three chances to go ahead before the first goal. Spanish forward Olmo wasted two of those three chances, hitting the bar once. Another time he put the ball in the goal but he handed it to the goalkeeper. Garcia saved Espanyol early by blocking Lamine Yamal's long-range shot.

All this was before the first 12 minutes. The next Barca is picture perfect. All three of Barca's goals at home came in the first half. Dani Olmo's goal in the 12th minute led the team. Barcelona's new sensation Lamine Yamal contributed to this goal. Dani Olmo scored with his foot on a great Trivela pass.

Brazilian winger Rafinha doubled the gap in 23 minutes. Rafinha gave Barca the second goal by evading Espanyol's Aguan goalkeeper after Marc Casado's pass. This is Rafinha's 11th goal in a Barca jersey this season.

After 8 minutes, Olmo scored Barca's third goal. Before Barca got the third goal, the team sent the ball into the net, but Espanyol did not score due to offside. However, in the meantime, Barca wasted several opportunities. Espanyol sent the ball into Barca's net twice before and after Pujawi Puido's goal in the 63rd minute.

However, Hansi Flick's high line of defense has also played well here. Espanyol did not get a goal due to offside. Barca also had a goal disallowed for offside in added time. In the end, Barcelona had to be satisfied with a 3-1 victory.

Martinez's team lost by four goals

After this victory, Barcelona is on top with 33 points in 12 matches. Real Madrid is second with 24 points after playing one less match.