3 Barca stars who stood out in the club's 3-1 Catalan derby win over Espanyol
- FC Barcelona cruised past Espanyol 3-1 at the Montjuic Stadium.
- 3 FC Barcelona stars who stood out in the club's 3-1 Catalan derby win over Espanyol.
Marc Casado
Since returning to Barcelona's starting XI after the initial game against Valencia, prodigy ace Marc Casado has been one of the most consistent performers for the Blaugrana side. Be it making key passes, completing crucial recoveries, or solidifying the club's back line, Casado has been brilliant throughout the season.
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In the recent Catalan derby against Espanyol, Casado continued his mavericks in the pivot position, working heroically alongside star midfielder Pedri to secure another win for Barca. Apart from his exceptional through ball for Raphinha, which gave the side the 2-0 lead, the Spanish ace completed key recoveries and crucial tackles. Registering an impressive 67 touches in the 56 minutes he played, the 21-year-old was omnipresent in the midfield, proving pivotal in Barca's 3-1 win.