Hansi Flick refused to declare the LaLiga title race over, even after Barcelona dismantled Espanyol 4-1 to secure a commanding nine-point advantage over Real Madrid with only seven matches remaining. Ferran Torres netted twice in the Catalan derby, ending a long scoring drought, while Lamine Yamal and Marcus Rashford also found the net at Spotify Camp Nou. The victory extended Barça's winning streak to eight consecutive league fixtures.

Madrid’s recent stumble—a draw against Girona following a loss to Mallorca—gifted the Catalans this substantial cushion. Flick stressed that complacency is unacceptable, insisting the squad must maintain peak performance levels until the title is mathematically secured. He stated plainly, “It's not done yet,” rejecting any premature celebration from the dressing room or supporters.

Torres’s first goals since January 31 proved timely, offering relief after external pressure mounted during his 13-game barren spell, which he attributed to outside 'noise.' Pol Lozano briefly pulled one back for Espanyol, but Yamal’s 15th league goal of the term quickly re-established control before Rashford finished the scoring.

Attention immediately pivots to Tuesday’s Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Atlético Madrid, where Barça attempts to overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit. The team's positive mood, however, suggests they believe a comeback is feasible in the capital, though Flick acknowledged Atlético remains a fantastic opponent.