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THIS was the moment that Barcelona stars were chased off the pitch after winning the LaLiga title on their rivals’ turf.The Catalan giants were facing Espanyol in a match that has been dubbed the Derbi Barceloni.Barcelona players were chased off the pitch after beating Espanyol in 2023Credit: They had to run oThe result saw them win the LaLiga titleCredit: GettyThey had to sprint to safety in the stadium tunnelCredit: GettyFans were able to evade the security and throw chairsCredit: GettyBarcelona won the match at the RCDE Stadium 4-2 to win their first LaLiga crown in four years.Of course, this was back in 2023, when they snatched back the title from Real Madrid.Robert Lewandowski netted a brace while Alejandro Balde and Jules Kounde were also on the scoresheet.To celebrate their win, the players gathered in the centre circle and formed a ring around at Xavi Hernandez.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBarca’s players, such as Lewandowski and Raphinha, were then charged at by angry fans from the home crowd.They had managed to avoid security as they sprinted at the festivities of the Barcelona players.Some could be seen throwing chairs and bottles at the newly-crowned champions.Xavi and co legged it to safety in the tunnel in order to avoid the angry mob.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSOne member of backroom staff was seen falling to the ground during the rush.It was later confirmed that all Barca players and staff had escaped unhurt.Injured Barcelona star fails to go incognito as he takes budget flight with fans to Champions League semi-final vs InterBarcelona could win seal the LaLiga title at their local rivalsCredit: AlamyAs a turn of events, Barca have the chance to seal their 28th LaLiga title at Espanyol tomorrow evening.Manager Hansi Flick will likely opt for a different method to celebrate the win in order not to be running for the tunnel.The German has insisted that he is not thinking about the club’s celebrations just yet.Speaking in his pre-match press conference, he said: “I don’t think it’s a good idea to talk or think about celebrations before the match.”We have to focus on the game. I saw what happened two years ago on TV.”Things should be done with respect. We have to fight for the three points, and then we’ll do what’s right.”Barcelona could be named the Champions of Spain before a ball is even kicked if Real Madrid fail to beat Real Mallorca.Hansi Flick is aware of the incident at the RCDE Stadium two years agoCredit: EPA More

REAL MADRID have cheekily asked Liverpool to RELEASE Trent Alexander-Arnold before his contract expires so he can play in the Club World Cup, according to reports.The lifelong Reds fan is set to end his love affair with the club in the summer upon the expiration of his contract.Trent Alexander-Arnold officially announced his imminent Liverpool exit last monthCredit: EPAReal Madrid have reportedly asked the Reds if they can release the defender on a free so he can be in their Club World Cup squadCredit: REXA move to Spanish giants Real has been on the cards for several years, although Los Blancos have yet to make a formal offer for the defender.The Euro titans, however, are said to be keen on adding the England international to their squad as soon as possible.And The Telegraph claim they’ve enquired about the possibility of Liverpool releasing the fullback for “FREE”.Real are said to have contacted Kop chiefs in the wake of Alexander-Arnold’s announcement of his Anfield departure.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSReal reportedly also want to have the 26-year-old embedded in the team before they jet out for the stateside Club World Cup, which gets underway on June 14.And Los Blancos chief Florentino Perez is also said to be keen on parading the imminent marquee signing before the 32-team competition commences.Alexander-Arnold could potentially forgo the final month of his salary to facilitate an early exit.Liverpool, however, will ultimately have the final say over the defender leaving on a free as they hold his registration rights until his contract expires on June 30.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSTrent Alexander-Arnold was subjected to a chorus of boos when he came on against ArsenalCredit: PAAlexander-Arnold was showered with BOOS from sections of the Anfield faithul when he came on as a second-half substitute in Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal last Sunday.Some fans continued to boo their academy product every time he touched the ball during his 20-minute cameo.Trent Alexander-Arnold BOOED by Liverpool fans after boyhood fan confirmed he’s leaving in weeksKop chief Arne Slot defended disgruntled fans’ treatment of Alexander-Arnold after the match.He told Sky Sports: “In general and in life, the good thing about living in Europe is that everybody can have their opinion and that’s the same here in Liverpool.”There were people that were not so happy with him. There were a lot of people who were happy with him, they clapped for him.”A few of them booed. I think everybody is allowed to have their opinion.”Towards the end, I think more and more people were positive.Arne Slot defended Reds fans’ right to boo Trent Alexander-ArnoldCredit: AP”But for me, it’s simple. I owe it to the team and to the fans, to everyone, to play a team that can win a game of football.”And Trent showed why I brought him in because he had two or three incredible balls.”We were very close to winning it, partly because of him, so for me, it’s not that difficult.Read More on The Sun”For the fans, they have the reaction they want but I will always back my players.”The one that I lead, the ones that wear a red shirt. I will always back them, no matter what.” More