Xavi’s team celebrated at full-time, to the anger of the Espanyol fans, who invaded the pitch, with Barcelona players running into the tunnel to escape.
Espanyol coach Luis Garcia said, “I haven’t seen the pictures, I always go at the end of games and as I’ve been told, it’s something that shouldn’t happen and should be condemned.”
Measures were taken to avoid it, but it was not possible.”
Earlier, Atletico Madrid had to face a 1-0 defeat to Elche.
Valencia picked up a vital late win at Celta Vigo and moved up provisionally to 14th, three points above the relegation zone.