Lamine Yamal and Fermín López were the key figures in Barcelona’s 2-0 victory over Espanyol, a result that crowned the Catalan side as 2024-25 LaLiga champions. The derby, played at the RCDE Stadium, was briefly interrupted due to a pre-match incident involving a mass collision near the venue.

The opening goal came in the 53rd minute, scored by Lamine Yamal with a well-placed shot that broke the deadlock. In stoppage time, Fermín López sealed the win for Barcelona. Espanyol, who were reduced to ten men after Leandro Cabrera was sent off in the 80th minute, will now aim to secure their top-flight status in the remaining league matches.

Barcelona claim three domestic titles as Real Madrid finish empty-handed

With this win, Barcelona conclude a successful season by adding the LaLiga title to their Spanish Super Cup and Copa del Rey triumphs, achieving a domestic treble that highlights the team's strong form under Hansi Flick. The rise of young talents like Yamal and Fermín López has played a crucial role in this accomplishment.

In contrast, Real Madrid end the 2024-25 season without securing any of the three major national or international titles: LaLiga, the Copa del Rey, or the Champions League. This marks the ninth time under Florentino Pérez’s presidency that the club finishes a campaign without winning any of these trophies.

Throughout the season, the team struggled with injury setbacks that affected their performance across competitions. Key signings were brought in to reinforce the squad and maintain competitiveness at all levels.

While Barcelona celebrate a year of domestic success, Real Madrid now look ahead to the next season, aiming to reclaim their status in both Spanish and European football.