Incredible moment Barcelona stars are CHASED off pitch by angry Espanyol fans while celebrating LaLiga title

BARCELONA players were CHASED off the pitch by angry Espanyol fans while celebrating the LaLiga title in the home of their local rivals.

The Catalans cruised to a 4-2 win at the home of their neighbours on Sunday to seal their first domestic crown in four years.

LaLiga TVBarcelona players had congregated to celebrate in the centre circle at the home of their local rivals[/caption]

GettyBarcelona stars were forced to sprint off the pitch after their title celebrations were disrupted[/caption]

ReutersBarca players ran away from a mob of Espanyol fans[/caption]

AFPAngry Espanyol fans invaded the pitch at full time to disrupt Barcelona’s title celebrations[/caption]

GettyEspanyol supporter is seen throwing a chair on the pitch after fans rushed towards celebration Barcelona players[/caption]

On the final whistle, Barca stars and boss Xavi gathered in the centre circle to hold hands in a ‘ring o’ roses’ style celebration.

But the occasion was marred by some fans of relegation-threatened Espanyol, who avoided security to sprint on an disrupt the festivities.

They headed straight towards the Barcelona players, with some seen throwing chairs and bottles.

Terrified Barca players instantly legged it towards to tunnel to escape the angry mob, with one member of backroom staff seen falling during the rush.

It was later confirmed that all Barcelona players and staff had escaped unhurt.

Robert Lewandowski led the way with two goals for Xavi Hernandez’s men.

Alejandro Balde and Jules Kounde were also on the score sheet for the visitors.

The result sent Barcelona 14 points clear of rivals and former holders Real Madrid.

GettyBarcelona have officially regained their LaLiga crown from rivals Real Madrid[/caption]

AFPBarcelona won the title with four games to spare after beating Espanyol 4-2[/caption]

ReutersIt’s party time in the Catalan capital tonight[/caption]

ReutersBarcelona celebrated in style at the final whistle[/caption]

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And they have wrapped up the trophy with four games to spare.

Xavi’s men have lost just three times all season.

And after seeing the last three titles go to Madrid sides Real and Atletico, the LaLiga crown has finally returned to the capital of Catalonia.

Barcelona took a huge gamble in last summer’s transfer market when they activated numerous levers to fund a major splurge.

The likes of Lewandowski, Raphinha and Kounde all arrived for big fees.

And tasty contracts were also handed out to free agents including Andreas Christensen and Franck Kessie.

But Barca took an early hold on LaLiga and never let go as Real blew several chances to close the gap.

Xavi’s title win will certainly take away from Barcelona’s shortcomings in Europe, which saw them exit the Champions League before being dumped out of the Europa League by Man United.

They also suffered defeat in the semi-final of the Spanish Cup to Real.

And Barca fans are sure to cheer on Man City when they play Los Blancos in their Champions League second-leg tie on Wednesday.

GettyThe last time Barcelona won the title was in 2019[/caption]

AFPRobert Lewandowski scored twice with Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde also netting[/caption]

EPABarcelona’s big financial gamble last summer paid off with a first title in four years[/caption]

GettyXavi Hernandez has now won LaLiga as a player and a manager for Barcelona[/caption]