Barcelona have been crowned champions of LaLiga after a Lamine Yamal-inspired 2-0 win at Espanyol
Second-half goals from Yamal and Fermin Lopez either side of Leandro Cabrera’s sending off for Espanyol secures a league and cup double for head coach Hansi Flick in his first season in charge.
Barcelona in the process have dethroned rivals Real Madrid, who they beat in the Copa del Rey final last month.
The treble was still a possibility until earlier this month, when Barcelona were knocked out of the Champions League by Inter Milan in one of the great semi-final ties, losing 7-6 on aggregate.
Barcelona won their 28th Spanish title with two games to spare, but are still some way off matching Real Madrid’s tally of 36.
The result means Carlo Ancelotti will bow out at Real Madrid without winning a major trophy this season.
Barca’s wonder boy Lamine Yamal stepped up to break the deadlock in style in the 53rd minute.
Fermin Lopez then struck in the 96th minute after being teed up by Yamal to settle any late nerves on a golden night for Barca.
Espanyol did what they could to foil their foe’s title party by turning on the sprinklers, but that did not deter Barca from celebrating.
