Derby Day Delight: Olmo’s Joy and Garcia’s Heroics Spark Barça Past Espanyol 2-0
3 January 2026
Match Report
Dani Olmo, Barcelona’s star, praised his goalkeeper teammate Joan Garcia after a hard-fought 2-0 win over Espanyol in the Catalan derby in La Liga on Saturday night.
Olmo noted after the match that Garcia was amazing, delivering a terrific display against his former team and keeping a clean sheet—he’s a strong addition for the squad and will give them more.
He added that Espanyol also put in a great game, and Barça did too; in the end they scored two goals, and now it’s time to focus on the Super Cup.
The Spanish international expressed happiness at scoring a goal, viewing it as a great opportunity to celebrate the new year.
He also pointed out that Barça’s win with goals from the substitutes sends an important message: everyone must stay focused, whether starters or substitutes.
Dani Olmo emphasized the unity of the team, saying they win together and lose together, and that everyone must leave their mark.
He concluded that he is in good shape; the latest injury was just bad luck, and he continues to work with the same strength, determination and persistence.
Barcelona secured the win with goals from Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, after two decisive assists from Fermín López, with the trio featuring in the second half.
Two quick punchlines for good measure: If football were math, Barça just solved the derby—two goals, zero problems. Garcia’s gloves might be asking for a raise after that clean sheet.
