2023-05-14 21:06:00
Barcelona won 4-2 at city rivals Espanyol and were crowned LaLiga champions for the first time since 2019. Lewandowski extended his lead in the league shooter list with one.
The FC Barcelona fixed the 27th championship title in club history early on. The Catalans won the city duel with the penultimate Espanyol, who are threatened with relegation, 4-2 away on Sunday and were able to celebrate their first LaLiga win since 2019 in the rival’s stadium of all places. With a lead of 14 points over pursuer Real Madrid (David Alaba), the leader can no longer be intercepted four laps before the end.
It’s Barca’s second title of the season after winning the Spanish Super Cup. Robert Lewandowski was once again outstanding, the Polish striker scored twice before the break (11′, 40′) and thus extended his lead in the scoring list to Real’s Karim Benzema (17) with 21 goals this season. The 34-year-old ex-Bayern star finished with a knee from close range after a pass from Alejandro Balde and only had to push the ball over the line again after a Raphinha cross from the other end.
In between, Balde (20th) was successful after a Pedri cross at the far corner with a direct acceptance. After the change of sides, Jules Kounde (53rd), who headed in after an exemplary De Jong cross, was also successful in Barca’s 27th win of the season. After all, the final point was reserved for the hosts, Javi Puado (73.) scored with a soulful lob, which is well worth seeing, and then Joselu (92.) also operated the cosmetic result. It was only conceded twelve and 13 for the champions this season. This was not a significant partial success for the relegation candidates, the gap to the non-relegation places after the 34th round is four points.
Espanyol fans disrupt celebrations
The celebrations of the Barca footballers on the pitch came to an end quickly, especially after numerous Espanyol supporters stormed the pitch. The security forces had their hands full to protect the inside of the stadium from the spectators.
In the fight for the runner-up position, Alaba and Co. have the better cards again, since Atletico Madrid made a mistake on Sunday when Elche was relegated. Fidel scored the decisive goal for the 1:0 surprise victory in the 41st minute. Real had already won 1-0 against Getafe on Saturday without the ailing Alaba and have two points more than the third party.
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