Barcelona clinched their 28th La Liga title with a 2-0 win over Espanyol, thanks to a sensational strike from 17-year-old Lamine Yamal and a late goal from Fermin Lopez. The victory puts Hansi Flick’s side seven points clear of Real Madrid with just two matches left, securing a domestic treble.
Yamal’s curling effort broke the deadlock in the second half of a tense derby, with Lopez sealing the deal in stoppage time. Espanyol went down to 10 men after Leandro Cabrera’s red card for elbowing Yamal, and tensions rose as home fans reacted angrily to Barca’s celebration.
Coach Flick praised the team’s hunger and hinted at higher goals next season, while the players celebrated modestly, mindful of past hostilities at the same ground. Despite early pressure from Espanyol and a brief title delay caused by Real’s late win midweek, Barcelona finished the job in style—with Yamal again rising to the big occasion.