Barca clinch La Liga title after Espanyol win

La Liga: Barca return to top after 833 days

Barcelona lead the La Liga table on goal difference after Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Osasuna on Sunday.

It’s the first time Barca have done so at the end of a game week for 833 days – back in June 2020.

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Their draw with Sevilla then handed Madrid the lead in the title race, when Barcelona were under Quique Setien.

Barcelona have the same points as Madrid but are ahead on goal difference, with plus 18 to Madrid’s plus 11.

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Madrid could have won their game but Karim Benzema missed a penalty late on.

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