What seemed to be a walk in the park for Barcelona ended up being a nightmare, as Los Blaugranas lost their first game of the season against one of their bitter rivals.
Lionel Messi had much to do with this loss, as the Argentine superstar missed yet another penalty this season, prompting a furious reaction by the hosts, who made it all count with a late goal by Oscar Melendo.
We all know that nobody's perfect, but Messi's penalty-taking skills have to be analyzed.
3 - Lionel Messi has missed more penalties than any other La Liga player this season in all competitions (three from six attempts). Strange. pic.twitter.com/rVgz6du5nY
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) January 17, 2018
This victory for Espanyol ended quite a streak for Los Periquitos when facing Los Blaugranas.
"Espanyol hadn't beaten Barcelona in a Copa match in almost 48 years (2-1, May 3, 1970). They had 3 draws and 12 losses since then."
ESP 1-0 FCB (FT) - El Espanyol no le ganaba un partido de Copa al Barcelona desde hacía 48 años (2-1 el 3 de mayo de 1970). Llevaba 3 empates y 12 derrotas desde entonces.
— MisterChip (Alexis) (@2010MisterChip) January 17, 2018
If that wasn't enough, tonight's win for Espanyol ended a nine-year streak without a win in all competitions, and also granted them their first home win against their bitter rivals at Cornellá El Prat Stadium.
1 - Espanyol have won a derby against Barcelona in all competitions for the first time since February 2009 (2-1 at Camp Nou in La Liga). Surprise. pic.twitter.com/vQWpHkUDrE
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) January 17, 2018
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