Barcelona is the new champion of Spain. Xavi’s side kicked off the celebrations on Sunday night after beating rivals Espanyol 4-2. The title won by the Catalans was the 27th in the club’s history.

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Javi Hernandez’s side won their 27th title in Spain

With 4 stages to go before the end of the season, Barcelona won their 27th Spanish title.

The Catalans beat local rivals Espanyol 4-2 away from home after a game decided in the first half.

In the first half of the game, Robert Lewandowski scored for Barcelona with a double (min 11 and min 40) and Alejandro Balde (min 20).

In the second half, Jules Kunde also scored from a pass by Frankie de Jong (min. 53), and Javi Puado (min. 73) and Joselu (min. 90+2) also scored for the hosts.

The Catalans’ local rivals are desperate to stay in La Liga, being penultimate in the standings, 4 points off the first place that secures their salvation.

For Barcelona, ​​the celebration begins and, of course, the preparation for the next season. Joan Laporta has promised that the summer will be important for the transfer.

La Liga standings

1 FC Barcelona 85p

2 Real Madrid 71p

3 Atletico Madrid 69p

4 Real Sociedad 62p

5 Villarreal 57p

6 Real Betis 52p

7 Girona 48p