Barcelona is the new Spanish La Liga champion after beating the city rival Espanyol 4-2.
The victory makes them untouchable at first place with four rounds to go. The Blaugrana have 85 points in front of Real Madrid with 71.
Xavi has now won LaLiga as a Barcelona player and manager ?
Legend ? pic.twitter.com/EaZ0ik9G6q
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Barca’s goal party started in the 11th minute with Lewandowski’s 20th goal of the season in the championship.
Just nine minutes later Pedri sent the ball into the feet of Alejandro Balde and he scored with a quick shot inside the left post.
Barcelona got 3-0 lead before the half-time break when Raphina played simple pass to Lewandowski and the Pole scored his second.
27 – Barcelona have won their 27th LaLiga title, their first since 2018/19 under Ernesto Valverde, ending their worst run of consecutive seasons without winning the title (three) since the four between 2000/2001 and 2003/04. Alirón. pic.twitter.com/cDfjXl1KpL
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The new champions got their fourth in the 53rd minute through Kounde before Espanyol’s two goals in the 73rd and 92nd minute, scored by Puado and Joselu.
Argentina win the World Cup, Napoli win Serie A, and Barcelona win LaLiga in the same season ??
Diego Maradona would be so proud ? pic.twitter.com/barVGw28re
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