Barcelona: If there is one thing we have to hand to FC Barcelona, it is that they know how to celebrate a trophy. The Cules have been itching to celebrate a major trophy for a while now and Xavi has delivered and how. The legendary midfielder has been a force to reckon with in La Liga, helping the Catalans win their first La Liga since 2019. After their triumph, both the Men’s and Women’s teams had an open bus parade to celebrate their success on the pitch. Follow Football Club Barcelona LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN
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After being thrown off the field by Espanyol fans the day before, Barcelona manager Xavi gave out beers as the team celebrated winning La Liga with an open-top bus procession on Monday. Following their victory over Espanyol, they were declared champions for the first time in three years, and thousands of supporters flooded the streets to welcome the players and staff.
In his first full season in charge, Xavi, who came over in late 2021 with the club in turmoil after Ronald Koeman left, has guided the Catalan team to yet another domestic championship. The 43-year-old adopted a more relaxed appearance and grinned while waving to supporters and giving one of them a beer at the side of the road as the bus passed by.
The players were sporting caps, sunglasses, and flags as they celebrated in Spain as Xavi then looked to lead the shouts on Barca’s enormous blue bus, which proclaimed “La Liga 2022-23 champions.” After defeating Real Madrid to win Liga F, Barcelona’s women’s squad attended the parade with their own bus.
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Espanyol fans barge pitch against FC Barcelona
After winning what was a demolition derby on Sunday night, Xavi’s team locked arms and bounced around the center circle. However, enraged Espanyol fans immediately broke through a fake security barrier and headed toward the champions, who made their way hastily into the dressing room.
Security attempted to stop the fans at first, but there were too many of them, and they began to go near the players, some brandishing weapons as they were offended by their opponents’ celebrations on their field. With the team on the edge of relegation, some ultras forced their way down the tunnel and were accosted by Barca players like Sergio Busquets and Marcos Alonso, while others turned their attention to the board.
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With the team on the edge of relegation, some ultras forced their way down the tunnel and were accosted by Barca players like Sergio Busquets and Marcos Alonso, while others turned their attention to the board. Although it is unlikely that any players were hurt, the club’s celebrations for winning La Liga were dampened by the hurried evacuation from the field.
After his side were crowned champions, Xavi said, ‘It’s a great feeling. It’s a job well done. This started in July and after months of work and sacrifice we have achieved our aim. The fans and the club deserve it, it gives us stability and security that things are being done well. We have sealed La Liga with a fantastic performance. We were brilliant tonight. The team relaxed at the end and Espanyol showed pride.’
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