WEBDESK: FC Barcelona have officially won the 2024–25 La Liga title after a solid 2-0 victory against city rivals Espanyol. The win also helped FC Barcelona complete a domestic treble, making this one of the club’s most memorable seasons in recent years.
Teen sensation Lamine Yamal was once again at the center of attention. The 17-year-old scored a stunning goal in the 53rd minute to give FC Barcelona the lead. Fermín López sealed the win with a second goal in stoppage time. With this victory, FC Barcelona also added the La Liga trophy to their Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup wins this season.
Under the leadership of coach Hansi Flick, FC Barcelona have shown great improvement. Despite a rough patch earlier in the season – referred to by Flick as “Shit November” – the team bounced back with an unbeaten run of over 30 matches. This strong form helped them climb to the top of the table and hold off rivals like Real Madrid.
Lamine Yamal has played a key role in FC Barcelona’s success. He scored 17 goals and provided 25 assists in 53 matches. He also became the youngest player ever to score in a Champions League semi-final and recently reached 100 appearances for the club, beating records once held by Lionel Messi.
After helping Spain win the European Championship last summer, Yamal excelled for Barcelona this campaign with his goals, dribbling and play-making as he confirmed his status as the next big star of global soccer. Along with Raphinha, Pedri and company, and Barcelona was unstoppable.
“I always try my best and today I was lucky it went in,” Yamal said. “I am very happy I could help the team and celebrate it.”
Barcelona’s players danced briefly on the field to celebrate while sprinklers doused them with water.
“You don’t win a league every day and we have to enjoy this and give it the value it has,” said Barcelona midfielder Pedri after completing his 200th game for his club at age 22.
Lionel Messi posted a message on Instagram sending his “Congratulations” for his old team. Real Madrid also congratulated its fierce rival on X, while thousands of Barcelona fans gathered to celebrate in downtown Barcelona.
Looking back on his arrival in the summer, Flick said that he had instilled a “positive” attitude in his team and it had adapted well to his style of play that requires a high defensive line and all-in pressing.
“Barcelona has to win titles and three titles is really great,” Flick said. “I suffered a bit after the game in Milan, but after winning three titles I am very happy and the club is too.”
