International Club Friendly Report: Barcelona 0-1 Espanyol 25 October 2016
Catalan Super Cup Result: Barcelona 0-1 Espanyol Date: 25 October 2016 Venue: Nou Estadi FC Barcelona's fringe players experienced a 1-0 defeat against Espanyol in the Catalan Super Cup on Tuesday night. The Blanquiazules took the lead early in the clash as they hit the front in the 10th minute. Jose Antonio Reyes provided the assist, feeding Felipe Caicedo, who beat Masip before slotting the finish for 1-0. The Catalans almost responded in the 33rd minute when Denis Suarez unleashed an effort on target, but Roberto made a good save between the sticks. Espanyol held on to their lead until the half-time break, neutralising the Barcelona threats effectively. Barca went close around the hour mark as Paco Alcacer almost got on the end of a cross, stretching to make contact, but he just couldn't reach. Nili also came close to levelling matters as he fired an attempt at the Espanyol goal, but his effort went just wide of the far post. The Blaugrana struggled to create clear-cut chances as time ticked away, and ultimately slumped to defeat as Espanyol maintained their fragile lead.
