RCD Espanyol suffered a tough defeat in the Barcelona derby against FC Barcelona, with a score of 3-1. The Barça team dominated the game from the start, with Dani Olmo scoring two goals in the first half. Espanyol barely reacted, with Javi Puado scoring the honor goal for the 'pericos'. The defeat leaves Espanyol with offensive difficulties, with only one goal scored in the last five games. Barcelona, on the other hand, remains leader in the standings with eleven wins in twelve games. The game was played in Montjuic, with an attendance of fans who witnessed Barça's thrashing. Andoni Iraola, Espanyol's coach, will have to find solutions to improve his team's offensive performance. Espanyol is still fighting to avoid relegation, but the defeat in the derby does not help their cause. The next game will be crucial for Espanyol, who will have to face a direct rival in the fight for permanence. So, Espanyol will have to improve their performance if they want to avoid relegation. The game against Barcelona was an example of the difficulty that Espanyol faces in the season. But, Espanyol is still alive and will have to fight for their permanence in the category.