ESPANYOL SHOCK CHAMPSEspanyol stunned Barcelona 3-1 in the city derby match on Saturday to dent the title hopes of the reigning Spanish champions.
Luis Garcia's opened the scoring for Espanyol only for striker Javier Saviola to equalise for the champions.
However, strikes from Raul Tamudo and Rufete sealed the win for the hosts with Barca missing the chance to go top of the Primera Liga.
Valencia moved up to third with a 3-0 victory over neighbours Levante in their derby showdown.
Quique Sanchez Flores' men took control of the game in the second half with goals from substitute Hugo Viana and Fernando Morientes before defender Roberto Ayala added a late third.