Madrid, May 16 -- FC Barcelona was confirmed as this season's La Liga champion thanks to
a 2-0 win away to Espanyol.
The first half in the Barcelona city derby was a relatively even affair on Thursday night, with Barcelona controlling most of the ball, but Espanyol creating a couple of decent chances.
Lamine Yamal put Barca ahead in the 53rd minute with another magnificent goal, cutting inside and curling his shot into the corner of the net.
When Espanyol defender Leandro Cabrera was sent off 10 minutes from time after swinging his arm into Yamal's stomach, Espanyol had no way back.
Deep into injury time, Fermin Lopez scored Barca's second to ensure the win that seals the club's 28th La Liga title.
Second-half goals from Gorka Gu...