Espanyol players aimed to raise awareness of stray dogs in Barcelona by taking 11 furry mascots onto the pitch prior to their win over Real Valladolid.
Each player took a dog onto the pitch in the hope some will find new homes.
Espanyol went on to win the match 2-0.
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