Butcher Barcelona Espanyol 4-0 in Barcelona derby

Barcelona won the derby Barceloni after slaughter Espanyol in advanced jornada 18 La Liga at the Camp Nou on Monday (7/1) early morning hrs. Goals from Xavi Hernandez, Pedro Rodriguez (two goals), and Lionel Messi took the Blaugrana winning four goals without reply.
Straight home fans cheered when the game has been running for 10 minutes. Xavi Hernandez was able to bring Barcelona winning 1-0 after maximizing bait Andres Iniesta pull from the left side to tear Espanyol goalkeeper Kiko Casilla escorted.
Five minutes later, turn to Pedro Rodriguez entering the scoreboard. Through the scheme which is almost similar to the first goal, Pedro cheat kicking the ball left-footed Lionel Messi to outwit Casilla.
Pedro managed to carve a second goal at a time bring Barcelona a 3-0 lead in the 27th minute. Got an accurate through ball from Sergio Busquets, Pedro immediately poke the ball using the left foot to conquer Casilla who try to close the space shot.
Winning three goals, Barcelona kept attacking the visitors' defense. As a result, the distance through the Blaugrana back Messi scored from the spot in the 29th minute. The referee awarded a penalty after Fabregas Casilla dropped in the forbidden box. Score 4-0 to Barcelona last until the interval.
Barcelona still controlled the match throughout the second half. Even Pedro almost scored a hat trick in the 65th minute. Unfortunately, despite having Espanyol goalkeeper, but the goal was disallowed because the linesman had considered himself to be in an offside position.
Espanyol obtain the best chance to score in the 80th minute. Starting from a blunder Gerard Pique, Juan Albin managed to grab the ball and faced one on one with Victor Valdes. Unfortunately, kick left foot Albin still be driven by brilliantly by Valdes.
Two minutes later, turn Barcelona who had the opportunity to score the fifth goal. Got a free kick outside the penalty box Espanyol, Messi kick directed into the left corner of the goal. Unfortunately, though it could not be driven Casilla, but the ball hit the crossbar Espanyol. Score 4-0 to Barcelona ultimately survive until the game was over.
Thanks to this victory, Barcelona still firmly on top of the standings with a collection of 52 points, 12 points ahead of Atletico Madrid who came in second place. While the defeat of Espanyol failed to make out of the relegation zone and survive in 18th position with 15 points.
The composition of players:
Barcelona: Victor Valdes; Dani Alves, Gerard Pique, Carles Puyol, Jordi Alba; Sergio Busquets, Cesc Fabregas (David Villa 66 '), Xavi Hernandez (Thiago Alcantara 63'), Andres Iniesta, Lionel Messi, Pedro Rodriguez (Alexis Sanchez 75 ')
Espanyol: Kiko Casilla; Javi Lopez, Diego Colotto, Hector Moreno, Joan Capdevila; Victor Sanchez, Juan Forlin; Raul Baena (Christian Alfonso 60 '), Joan Verdu (Christian Stuani 63'), Simao Sabrosa (Juan Albin 77 '); Sergio Garcia
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