Chelsea connection was re-enacted when former Blues stars Marcos Alonso and Andrea Christensen combined to give Barcelona their goal in the Catalan derby clash at the Camp Nou today.

Barcelona have enjoyed a perfect return from the 2022 World Cup after storming into an early 1-0 lead against rivals Espanyol

The hosts started brightly on their first competitive appearance since mid-November with Gavi denied early on.

However, La Blaugrana found the all important breakthrough from the resulting corner, as Andreas Christensen’s clever knock down was headed home by Spanish international Marcos Alonso.

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