Barcelona move 9 clear of Real Madrid with derby win as La Liga title nears

Lamine Yamal secured Barcelona's 4-1 victory over Espanyol by assisting Ferran Torres for two goals, scored in the 10th and 25th minutes. Barcelona capitalized on Real Madrid's 1-1 draw against Girona to extend their lead to nine points with seven matches remaining. Ferran ended a 13-match goal drought by scoring twice, celebrating his first goal with a gesture referencing his scoring struggles.