Welcome to the match between Espanyol and FC​ Barcelona

1'

Mauro Galeano tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Martín Chavez showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

5'

Mauro Galeano tried to skip past the challenge of Martín Chavez but Mauro Galeano lost the ball to Martín Chavez.

6'

Eduardo Perrone tried to get onto the pass but The ball cannoned off Raúl Abel.

9'

Teodoro Zapatero knocked a lovely ball for Martín Chavez, Martín Chavez latched onto the ball before José María Rosales could cut it out.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Mauro Galeano before Martín Chavez attempted to hit a shot towards goal from medium range.

10'

Teo Ardiles stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Roy Banderas.

12'

Mauro Galeano had the strength to hold off Martín Chavez.

Mauro Galeano made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Teodoro Zapatero intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

14'

Teodoro Zapatero tried to jink past Mauro Galeano but Mauro Galeano blocked Teodoro Zapatero.

15'

Mauro Galeano hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards but the shot clattered off Teodoro Zapatero.

17'

Mauro Galeano bent it from long range. Martín Chavez didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Roque Belmonte failed to save the ball ... Mauro Galeano scored a great goal !!! ... He was delighted !

Espanyol 1 - 0 FC​ Barcelona

19'

José María Rosales was outmuscled by Teodoro Zapatero.

Teodoro Zapatero stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Mauro Galeano.

21'

Martín Chavez had the chance to score from long range but Mauro Galeano succesfully won the ball from him.

22'

The freekick was quickly taken by Mauro Galeano. Roque Belmonte pushed it away.

23'

Corner taken by Silvestre Sosa and cut out by the opposition.

24'

Ezequiel Burdisso sprinted to escape from Domingo Pusineri.

Ezequiel Burdisso tried to swing in a float cross but The ball struck Francisco Pérez.

25'

Mauro Galeano made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Gonzalo Medina got in the way of the ball.

26'

Raúl Abel tried to dribble past Eduardo Perrone but Eduardo Perrone blocked Raúl Abel.

27'

Eduardo Perrone skipped past Raúl Abel.

Eduardo Perrone stepped away from Teo Ardiles and put some curve on the shot from 20 yards.

But Eduardo Perrone sent the ball wide of the mark ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

28'

Francisco Pérez turned with the ball past Ezequiel Burdisso.

Francisco Pérez tried to get the ball across but The ball cannoned off Rafael Elizondo.

29'

Teo Ardiles tried to lift the ball forward but Martín Chavez got in the way of the ball.

30'

Silvestre Sosa took the freekick. But Silvestre Sosa's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal.

33'

Ezequiel Burdisso tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Domingo Pusineri.

34'

The corner was taken by José María Rosales towards the edge of the area.

Francisco Pérez got above Roy Banderas to win the ball, then had a header for a goal.

It went just wide by Francisco Pérez ... A real chance wasted.

38'

Mauro Galeano span past Martín Chavez.

Mauro Galeano took the ball past Teodoro Zapatero.

Mauro Galeano found himself with plenty of time and drove the ball at goal. Roy Banderas approached too late to block it.

Roque Belmonte tried to save but he spilled the ball! ... A fine goal all round by Mauro Galeano !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Espanyol 2 - 0 FC​ Barcelona

40'

Eduardo Perrone attempted to feed the high ball but Raúl Abel intercepted the pass.

45'

Teodoro Zapatero tried to twist past José María Rosales but Teodoro Zapatero lost the ball to José María Rosales's block tackle.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which FC​ Barcelona were unfortunate to go in behind.Espanyol maintained 55% of possession and 45% for FC​ Barcelona. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Ezequiel Burdisso jinked confidently past Domingo Pusineri.

Ezequiel Burdisso skipped easily past Francisco Pérez.

Ezequiel Burdisso was in a dangerous position !.

Ezequiel Burdisso had only Donato De León to beat and fired in a shot but it was an unbelievable miss.

49'

Francisco Pérez took the ball past Rafael Elizondo.

Francisco Pérez tried to whip in a float cross but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Ezequiel Burdisso.

51'

Eduardo Perrone used his skill to go past Raúl Abel.

Eduardo Perrone crossed the ball high and hard over Teo Ardiles.

Gonzalo Medina got to the ball ahead of Geraldo Bosque, then cushioned a headed pass.

Teodoro Zapatero shot! but Claudio Lobo charged down the shot.

52'

Francisco Pérez moved the ball forward for Domingo Pusineri, Ezequiel Burdisso couldn't cut it.

Domingo Pusineri whipped in a float cross, Rafael Elizondo missed his interception.

Mauro Galeano headed it across the goal but Roy Banderas used his head to clear the ball.

57'

Francisco Pérez made an attempt to move the ball forward but Roy Banderas had no problem in intercepting the ball.

58'

Rafael Elizondo tried to sprint past Domingo Pusineri but Domingo Pusineri succesfully won the ball from Rafael Elizondo.

59'

Martín Chavez tried to get past Mauro Galeano but Martín Chavez lost the ball to Mauro Galeano.

60'

Ezequiel Burdisso passed the ball to Roy Banderas, Roy Banderas picked up on the ball before Domingo Pusineri could cut it out.

Roy Banderas made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Francisco Pérez.

65'

Domingo Pusineri delivered the ball to Francisco Pérez, Francisco Pérez trapped the ball nicely before Rafael Elizondo could reach it.

Francisco Pérez made a good pass to Domingo Pusineri, the ball was picked up by Domingo Pusineri before Ezequiel Burdisso could cut it out.

Domingo Pusineri tried to deliver a low cross but he overhit the cross as he was under pressure from Rafael Elizondo.

66'

Francisco Pérez fed the ball forward to Teo Ardiles, Rafael Elizondo couldn't reach it.

Teo Ardiles attempted a curling shot from 20 yards but the shot cannoned off Ezequiel Burdisso.

67'

Corner taken by Teodoro Zapatero.

Geraldo Bosque got well above Erik Pacheco to win the ball, then headed the ball clear.

70'

Ezequiel Burdisso played the ball to Rafael Elizondo's feet, Rafael Elizondo trapped the ball nicely before Domingo Pusineri could cut it out.

Rafael Elizondo sent the ball over from the wing, Francisco Pérez missed his interception.

Jacobo Carrasco jumped with Geraldo Bosque and won the ball, then headed the ball upfield.

Roy Banderas found a gap and fired in a shot at goal. Claudio Lobo wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Donato De León tried to save but he couldn ... Roy Banderas scored !!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Espanyol 2 - 1 FC​ Barcelona

71'

Raúl Abel tried to skip past Tomás Leichner but Raúl Abel lost the ball to Tomás Leichner's block tackle.

74'

Ezequiel Burdisso tried to twist past Domingo Pusineri but Domingo Pusineri denied.

76'

Francisco Pérez played a wonderful ball for Domingo Pusineri, Domingo Pusineri latched onto the ball before Rafael Elizondo could cut it out.

Domingo Pusineri tried to centre the ball but Ezequiel Burdisso cut it out.

77'

Eduardo Perrone whipped in the corner.

Erik Pacheco performed a diving header toward the goal, Geraldo Bosque failed to head the ball clear.

But Erik Pacheco struck the ball wide ... It was a wasted opportunity.

78'

Tomás Leichner dribbled past Raúl Abel.

Tomás Leichner tried to dribble past Teo Ardiles but Teo Ardiles denied.

79'

Francisco Pérez got past Ezequiel Burdisso.

Francisco Pérez tried to skip past Rafael Elizondo but Rafael Elizondo nicked the ball from the toes of Francisco Pérez.

80'

Claudio Lobo took the ball past Ezequiel Burdisso.

Claudio Lobo tried to deliver a low cross but Rafael Elizondo intercepted but couldn't control.

82'

Mauro Galeano tried to pass it long to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Teodoro Zapatero.

83'

Teodoro Zapatero passed the ball to Martín Chavez, Martín Chavez took possession of the ball before José María Rosales could reach it.

Martín Chavez passed the ball to Roy Banderas, Roy Banderas took possession of the ball before Mauro Galeano could intercept.

Shot by Roy Banderas. Geraldo Bosque approached too late to clear the danger.

Donato De León got back in time to make the save.

84'

Eduardo Perrone turned on the ball to leave Raúl Abel standing.

Eduardo Perrone faked a pass then cut Teo Ardiles in a different direction.

Eduardo Perrone was able to make space and struck it at goal. Geraldo Bosque failed to charge down the shot.

Donato De León was poorly placed and had no chance ... Eduardo Perrone scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Espanyol 2 - 2 FC​ Barcelona

86'

Francisco Pérez passed along the floor for Domingo Pusineri to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Domingo Pusineri before Rafael Elizondo could intercept.

Domingo Pusineri tried to jink past Ezequiel Burdisso but Ezequiel Burdisso dispossessed Domingo Pusineri.

88'

Francisco Pérez knocked a lovely ball for Domingo Pusineri, Domingo Pusineri latched onto the ball before Rafael Elizondo could reach it.

Domingo Pusineri struck the ball from 25 yards toward the goal but the shot cannoned off Ezequiel Burdisso.

90'

Gonzalo Medina tried to get past Teo Ardiles but Gonzalo Medina lost the ball to Teo Ardiles's block tackle.

End Match Espanyol 2 - 2 FC​ Barcelona