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Robert Lewandowski Strikes Twice As Barcelona Earn La Liga Title With Espanyol Rout

Barcelona won La Liga for the first time since 2019 by thrashing Espanyol 4-2 on Sunday, wrestling the title back from rivals Real Madrid. The Catalan giants clinched their 27th Spanish championship at the home of their neighbours, with scenes turning ugly at full time as celebrating Barcelona players were chased from the field by pitch invaders. Robert Lewandowski struck twice for Barcelona, along with goals for Alejandro Balde and Jules Kounde, while Javi Puado and Joselu pulled two back late on for the hosts.

Barcelona earn La Liga title with Espanyol rout

Barcelona’s players celebrate winning their 27th Spanish league championship after the Spanish league football match between RCD Espanyol and FC Barcelona at†the RCDE Stadium in Cornella de Llobregat on May 14, 2023. – Barcelona won Spain’s La Liga for the first time since 2019 by thrashing Espanyol 4-2 today, wrestling the title from rivals Real Madrid. The Catalan giants clinched their 27th Spanish championship with an emphatic derby victory, with Robert Lewandowski scoring twice, alongside Alejandro Balde and Jules Kounde’s goals. (Photo by Lluis GENE / AFP)

Barcelona defeat Espanyol to secure La Liga title

Barcelona have won their first LaLiga title since 2019 after beating Espanyol 4-2.

Espanyol 2-4 Barcelona - Barca seal first La Liga title since 2019 with thumping win over rivals

FC Barcelona clinched their 27th La Liga title after a 4-2 victory over local rivals Espanyol Xavi's side made the perfect start to the Derbi Barceloní when Robert Lewandowski fired his side ahead after just 11 minutes. Alejandro Balde did brilliantly down the left-hand side to get past Oscar Gil before firing in a cross which was met by the Poland international. Ad Less than 10 minutes later Barcelona had a second.