FC Barcelona visited Espanyol for another edition of the Catalan derby in LaLiga EA Sports, and it turned out to be a historic night. The Blaugrana sealed the 2024–25 Spanish league title with a convincing performance and celebrated their championship in style.
Barcelona dominated possession from the start, pressing high and pushing for the opener, which finally came in the 53rd minute. Lamine Yamal, just 17 years old, received the ball wide on the right from Dani Olmo. With his trademark flair, he cut inside past a defender and unleashed a stunning left-footed strike from outside the box that curled into the top corner—giving goalkeeper Joan García no chance.
Just minutes later, Barça extended their lead with another moment of brilliance—this time with Yamal turning provider. The young winger beat his man down the flank and delivered a perfectly weighted pass into the box, where Fermín López made a late run and finished with a composed touch past the keeper.
The win not only secured bragging rights in the derby but also mathematically clinched Barcelona’s 28th LaLiga title. Under Xavi’s guidance, the team has shown remarkable cohesion, with a mix of experienced leaders and a new generation of stars like Yamal and Fermín stepping up in key moments throughout the season.
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This marks Barcelona’s first league title since the 2022–23 season, and it sends a strong message ahead of next year’s European campaign.
