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.

La Liga: Barcelona thrash Espanyol 4-2 to win first title since 2019

Xavi Hernandez started his reign as FC Barcelona coach with a 1-0 win in the city derby against Espanyol in the Camp Nou Stadium here. Although there were positive signs for Barca, they owed their win to a controversial penalty and some bad luck for their rivals, who saw two shots from striker Raul de Tomas hit the post.

La Liga: Controversial penalty gives Xavi debut win as Barca ride their luck vs Espanyol

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La Liga: Barcelona thrash Espanyol 4-2 to win first title since 2019

La Liga: Controversial penalty gives Xavi debut win as Barca ride their luck vs Espanyol