Barcelona have won their 28th La Liga title following their 2-0 away victory over Espanyol on Thursday night It’s their 12th league title in the 21st century, more than any other Spanish team and behind only Bayern Munich’s 18 in Europe’s top five leagues Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the 53rd minute and also registered an assist as Fermín Lopez sealed the win in stoppage time
Lamine Yamal’s spectacular strike secured a 2-0 away victory for Barcelona against Espanyol on Thursday night, May 15, 2025, clinching the La Liga title ahead of Real Madrid. The 17-year-old star scored in the 53rd minute at RCDE Stadium, curling a brilliant left-footed shot into the top corner after cutting in from the right. Barcelona’s high-pressing game, orchestrated by Hansi Flick, stifled Espanyol’s attempts to respond, despite their strong home record. Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates with teammates.
A crucial save by Wojciech Szczesny and a red card to Espanyol’s Leandro Cabrera in the 80th minute further tilted the match in Barcelona’s favour. Fermín Lopez sealed the win in stoppage time for the Catalan side. The win, coupled with Real Madrid’s earlier stumble, left Barcelona seven points clear with two games remaining, ensuring their 28th La Liga crown. Yamal’s registered 17 goals and 24 assists this season to cement his status as a global sensation, with fans and pundits drawing parallels to Lionel Messi. Barcelona, under Hansi Flick, completed a domestic trophy sweep, winning the Copa del Rey, Spanish Super Cup, and La Liga. Flick’s debut season saw the Camp Nou outfit dominate, defeating Real Madrid in both cup finals and all four Clasico encounters. Despite reaching the Champions League semi-finals, where they fell to Inter Milan in a thrilling clash, Barcelona’s 169 goals across competitions showed that they were superior. And Lamine Yamal, the 17-year-old star, proved decisive again, scoring a signature curling shot from Dani Olmo’s pass in the 53rd minute. Barcelona weathered late pressure, with Wojciech Szczesny’s saves and Espanyol’s Leandro Cabrera’s red card sealing the hosts’ fate. As a result, the Catalan club have clinched more 21st-century La Liga titles at Espanyol’s RCDE Stadium than at home. Fermin Lopez, Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrate after victory in the LaLiga match.
There was a slight melee between the players at the final whistle as Barca started to celebrate, with ground staff turning the sprinklers on to get the visiting players off the pitch, BBC reports.
