Fermín López, a Barcelona player, expressed his happiness at securing the victory over Espanyol in the Catalonia derby, emphasizing the importance of the win for both the team and the fans, despite the difficulty of the match.

Fermín López said: "We knew that winning the derby was very important, and because of what this match means to our fans, we may not have given our best performance, but we succeeded in taking advantage of the opportunities that came our way."

He continued: "Every player must help the team, whether starting or coming off the bench, and I am very happy with my contribution and with earning the three points."

He added: "Juan Garcia is an amazing player. We know very well that he is a great goalkeeper. The match was tough for him because of the pressure, but he delivered an excellent performance."

He continued, saying: "We are very happy to have him with us as a player at Barcelona, and he gave us confidence throughout the match."

He added, "I don't know if we are the favorites to win the title or not, as the league is still long."

Fermín López concluded his statements by saying: "We are currently going through a good period, and we must maintain this momentum and continue to widen the gap with Real Madrid."