Espanyol sought to rain on Barcelona's La Liga title-winning parade by turning the sprinklers on their Catalan rivals.

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• Blaugrana confirmed as La Liga title winners
• Claimed crown at home of Catalan neighbours
• Second time that has happened in three years

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Hansi Flick’s side confirmed their coronation as the kings of Spanish football when claiming a 2-0 derby victory at RCDE Stadium. A stunning strike from 17-year-old wonderkid Lamine Yamal set them on their way to a decisive win.

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  Fermin Lopez settled the contest, which saw Espanyol reduced to 10 men when Leandro Cabrera was sent off, deep into stoppage-time. Wild celebrations were sparked at the final whistle.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Barca also claimed the Liga crown at the home of their neighbours in 2023, with Espanyol fans storming the pitch on that occasion as players were forced to race from the field. There was to be no repeat of those invasions this time around.

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