Barcelona have accomplished a home treble after they wrapped up the La Liga title with a 2-0 victory over 10-man Espanyol of their Catalan derby conflict on the RCDE Stadium.
Actual Madrid’s comeback victory towards Mallorca 24 hours prior meant that Barcelona wanted to win in an effort to be confirmed as La Liga champions of their rivals’ yard. However that end result appeared comparatively unlikely within the first half as Espanyol have been the higher group – and they need to have led, however for Wojciech Szczesny stopping a tame effort from Javi Puado.
Hansi Flick was clearly unimpressed by the primary half efficiency, as he made a change at half time. Alejandro Balde was introduced on for Gerard Martin, and from that second, there was much more urgency about Barcelona’s play. And finally, they have been quickly rewarded with the one aim of the competition.
As he so usually does, Lamine Yamal lower inside on to his left foot after receiving the ball from Dani Olmo. And from simply exterior the penalty space, the 17-year-old curled an unstoppable effort into the highest nook of the Espanyol aim, leaving goalkeeper Joan Garcia with completely no likelihood of constructing the save.
Barcelona managed proceedings from there, and it obtained simpler to take action 10 minutes from time as Espanyol have been diminished to 10 males. Lamine Yamal was concerned once more, as he was hit within the abdomen by Leandro Cabrera – no choice was made initially, however after a VAR examine, the Espanyol defender was proven pink by on-field referee Cesar Soto Grado.
Espanyol pushed for an equaliser late on, however in the long run, they have been unable to seek out one. As a substitute, it was Barcelona that discovered a second courtesy of Fermin Lopez. And consequently, it meant that Barcelona secured the La Liga title with two matches remaining, which is a really spectacular achievement given their off-field woes.