Barcelona coach Xavi was happy with their 2-0 win at Almeria last night.Fermin Lopez scored twice for Barca's win

Spain Soccer La LigaBarcelona's Fermin Lopez celebrates after scoring the opening goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Almeria and Barcelona at the Power Horse stadium in Almeria, Spain, Thursday, May 16, 2024

Barcelona saw the Liga title head into the arms of bitter rivals Real Madrid earlier in the month, but they are ending the season on a positive note and claimed victory on the road at Almeria on Thursday evening

· SAMBarcelona moved four points clear in the race for second place in LaLiga EA SPORTS after a 2-0 win over Almeria at the Power Horse Stadium on Thursday night

· Fermin Lopez has made the first-team breakthrough this season· Barcelona youngster has impressed Xavi with goals in recent weeks· But a cut-price transfer to Poland almost took him awayBy Jamie Spencer | 9:00 PM GMT+1Fermin Lopez was unknown 12 mon

· Lewandowski treble helps Barca overcome ten-player Valencia on Monday night· Visitors were ahead before goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili was sent off· Fermin Lopez grabbed other goal for Barca, who leapfrogged Girona into second in La LigaBy Jude Su

Mounting what was a stunning last-gasp comeback on Sunday night, Real Madrid claimed El Clasico bagging rights as they secured a 3-2 victory against arch-rivals Barcelona