Luis Enrique says Barcelona’s high pace and intensity tired Espanyol out and allowed them to take advantage of mistakes after their 3-0 win at the Cornellà-El Prat on Saturday.
After a tight and scrappy first half the visitors had to wait until after the break to open the scoring, Luis Suarez pouncing on a poor backpass to end his recent goal drought,
Ivan Rakitic then doubled Barca’s lead before Suarez took advantage of more poor defending to wrap up the points which left Luis Enrique delighted after the game.
"We have two very clear and precise goals - the league and the cup - and we are going to go at it with everything," he told a post-match press conference.