Football

La Liga 2024: Fermin Lopez Stars As Barcelona Beat Almeria

Barcelona secured a 2-0 victory against Almeria at the Power House Stadium, extending their lead over Girona. Fermin Lopez scored a brace as Barcelona dominated possession despite Pepe Mel’s men showing character.

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Spanish La Liga: Almeria and Barcelona | Photo: AP/Jose Breton

Barcelona's Fermin Lopez celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Almeria and Barcelona at the Power Horse stadium in Almeria, Spain.

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Vitor Roque challenged by Marcos Pena | Photo: AP/Jose Breton
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Barcelona's Vitor Roque, right is challenged by Almeria's Marcos Pena during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Almeria and Barcelona at the Power Horse stadium in Almeria, Spain.

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Marcos Pena challenges Sergi Roberto | Photo: AP/Jose Breton
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Almeria's Marcos Pena, left, challenges Barcelona's Sergi Roberto during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Almeria and Barcelona at the Power Horse stadium in Almeria, Spain.

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Lamine Yamal crosses the ball against Almeria match | Photo: AP/Jose Breton
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Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, centre, crosses the ball during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Almeria and Barcelona at the Power Horse stadium in Almeria, Spain.

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Fermin Lopez celebrates after scoring a goal | Photo: AP/Jose Breton
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Barcelona'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.

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Sergi Roberto challenges Adri Embarba | Photo: AP/Jose Breton
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Almeria's Adri Embarba, centre gets his shirt pulled by Barcelona's Sergi Roberto, right, during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Almeria and Barcelona at the Power Horse stadium in Almeria, Spain.

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Pedr and Jonathan Viera fights for the ball | Photo: AP/Jose Breton
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Barcelona's Pedri, right is challenged by Almeria's Jonathan Viera during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Almeria and Barcelona at the Power Horse stadium in Almeria, Spain.

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Joao Felix challenged by Alejandro Pozo and Luka Romero | Photo: AP/Jose Breton
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Barcelona's Joao Felix, centre is challenged by Almeria's Alejandro Pozo, left and Luka Romero during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Almeria and Barcelona at the Power Horse stadium in Almeria, Spain.

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Barcelona's coach Xavi Hernandez | Photo: AP/Jose Breton
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Barcelona's head coach Xavi Hernandez walks to his seat before a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Almeria and Barcelona at the Power Horse stadium in Almeria, Spain.

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Almeria's coach Pepe Mel | Photo: AP/Jose Breton
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Almeria's head coach Pepe Mel waits for the start of a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Almeria and Barcelona at the Power Horse stadium in Almeria, Spain.