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WATCH: Espanyol release statement after fans chase Barcelona players off pitch

Espanyol have released a statement after fans stormed the pitch and chased celebrating Barcelona players into the away dressing room.

The 4-2 win for Barca confirmed them as LaLiga champions - which they marked by celebrating in the centre circle of the pitch before the invasion.

Espanyol released a statement in the aftermath:

"RCD Espanyol regrets the isolated incidents that occurred at the end of the match played at our stadium. As pericas, defeat hurts us, but we will never accept violence, no matter how residual it may be.

"On the other hand, we want to thank all the parakeets who have encouraged us today and throughout the season despite the sporting results.

"As we have always done, RCD Espanyol shows its emphatic rejection of any type of violence in the world of football and will use all the resources at our disposal to eradicate it, showing, as always, full collaboration with the Security Forces in whatever require."

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