Barcelona Clinch LaLiga Title, Dominate Espanyol in City Derby
Barcelona wins LaLiga title with a 2-0 win over Espanyol, securing their 28th league crown and a stunning domestic treble under Hansi Flick.
With the win at RCDE Stadium, Barça (FCB) moved seven points clear of Real Madrid, securing the title with two games to spare. Flick’s side had already claimed the Spanish Supercopa and Copa del Rey, both victories also coming against Madrid.
Yamal Shines Again in Espanyol vs FC Barcelona Clash
The Espanyol vs FC Barcelona match was tightly contested in the first half. After the break, Lamine Yamal broke the deadlock with a stunning left-footed strike. The 16-year-old has become a standout star this season for Barca.
Soon after, Espanyol’s Leandro Cabrera was sent off for an elbow on Yamal. Barça vs Espanyol then tilted fully in favor of the visitors, who added a second goal late in the game to secure victory.
Flick Delivers in His First Season
After a trophyless previous season, Hansi Flick replaced Xavi Hernández and immediately reinvigorated the team. Barca won 11 of their first 12 LaLiga matches and bounced back from a midseason dip to go unbeaten in league play in 2025.
The coach praised the “family” atmosphere at FC Barcelona, dedicating the win to the late team doctor Carles Miñarro. “He would be proud,” Flick said.
Season Highlights and Road to Title
- Four wins over Real Madrid, including a 4-3 thriller in the final Clásico.
- Key performances from Yamal, Raphinha, Lewandowski, and Pedri.
- Scored 4+ goals in 13 LaLiga matches.
- Remained unbeaten in league play throughout 2025.
While the club exited the Champions League in the semifinals against Inter Milan, it was their best showing in Europe since 2019.
What’s Next for Barça?
With the LaLiga title in the bag, Barça now turns attention to rest, recovery, and planning. Flick made it clear: “Next season? Not yet. We enjoy this.”
Fans, meanwhile, celebrated a treble-winning season and a return to dominance — especially sweet after overtaking Real Madrid late in the campaign.
Source: ESPN