WATCH: Fermin Lopez strikes early as Barcelona take decisive step towards securing 2nd in La Liga | OneFootball

Barcelona can go four points clear of Girona in the race for 2nd if they secure victory at already-relegated Almeria, and they are already on their way to a win, having scored the opening goal inside the opening 15 minutes at the Power Horse stadium.

The visitors have threatened in the early stages, and it’s the young guns that have combined for the opening goal in Andalusia. Hector Fort delivered a deep cross, which was met by the head of Fermin Lopez, who has continues his excellent debut season by scoring his sixth goal in La Liga.

Xavi Hernandez opted to make four changes from the side that defeated Real Sociedad on Monday, and it’s two of those that came into the side that have combined to break the deadlock. It’s a wonderful run from Fermin to head home Fort’s delivery, and any early nerves from Barcelona’s camps have surely been extinguished.