Xavi's tough squad returned the plate to Camp Nou with a 2-4 win at Espanyol's home ground, which came very close to the second division. Lewandowski (11 and 40), Balde (20) and Kounde (53) scored in the derby to open a 14-point gap on Real Madrid with four games left to finish the season.
After 11 minutes, Barcelona took a quick lead after Robert Lewandowski scored from close range to reach 20 goals.