FC Barcelona claimed a comfortable 0-2 away victory over RCD Espanyol in the Barcelona derby at the RCDE Stadium on January 4, 2026. The Blaugrana controlled the match from start to finish against their city rivals. Barcelona took the lead in the first half through a moment of individual quality and doubled their advantage after the break, effectively killing the contest. Espanyol struggled to create meaningful chances against a disciplined Barcelona defense. This match result reinforced Barcelona's dominance in the derby in recent years and provided three crucial points in their title race, while it was a disappointing night for Espanyol's passionate home support.