Barcelona officially secured the 2024–25 LaLiga title on Thursday night with a 2-0 win over city rivals Espanyol, completing a sensational domestic treble in Hansi Flick’s first season at the helm.
The victory, driven by a moment of magic from teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and sealed with a late second goal, moved Barça seven points clear of Real Madrid with only two games remaining, clinching the title and marking a triumphant return to domestic dominance.
After a tightly contested first half, 16-year-old Lamine Yamal broke the deadlock with a stunning left-footed strike early in the second half.
Cutting in from the right wing, Yamal curled the ball into the top corner, adding another breathtaking goal to his growing highlight reel.
Espanyol’s night went from bad to worse when defender Leandro Cabrera was sent off for violent conduct after elbowing Yamal, leaving the hosts down to 10 men. Barcelona capitalized with a second goal late in the match to seal the win.
The evening’s celebrations were momentarily dampened by an incident before kickoff, when a car crashed into a crowd of fans outside the stadium.
Authorities later confirmed it was an accident, and though over a dozen people were injured, none of the injuries were considered serious.
Flick, who replaced Xavi Hernández last summer following a disappointing, trophyless campaign, has led Barcelona to a clean sweep of domestic silverware.
With earlier triumphs in both the Spanish Supercopa and the Copa del Rey, defeating Real Madrid in both finals, the LaLiga title completes a stunning turnaround under the German manager.
The 60-year-old coach has reinvigorated the squad with a clear tactical identity, disciplined structure, and bold faith in youth. His approach has brought stability and excitement back to the Camp Nou faithful.
With the domestic treble secured, the focus now shifts to how Flick and his youthful, talented squad can build on this momentum in European competition next season.
