Barcelona won the La Liga title with a derby victory over Espanyol

In Week 36 of La Liga, Barcelona defeated Espanyol 2-0 away from home to officially secure the title. During the celebrations, a car plowed into the crowd, injuring 13 fans, according to initial reports.In Week 36 of La Liga, Barcelona defeated Espanyol 2-0 away from home to officially secure the title. During the celebrations, a car plowed into the crowd, injuring 13 fans, according to initial reports.

FIRST HALF

The visitors secured the derby win with goals from Lamine Yamal in the 53rd minute and Fermín López in stoppage time 90+6. Espanyol’s Leandro Cabrera received a red card in the 80th minute after a harsh tackle on Yamal.

TITLE SEALED WITH TWO GAMES LEFT

Barcelona reached 85 points in La Liga, increasing the gap with second-place Real Madrid to 7 points, thus mathematically securing the championship with two matches remaining. Espanyol, meanwhile, stayed 16th with 39 points. Having already lifted the Spanish Super Cup and Copa del Rey this season, the Catalan giants celebrated their 28th La Liga title.

REAL MADRID CONGRATULATES BARÇA

Real Madrid: "We congratulate Barcelona, the 2024–25 La Liga champions."

13 INJURED IN ACCIDENT OUTSIDE STADIUM

As the Espanyol vs. Barcelona match kicked off, an accident outside the stadium left 13 people injured. Initial statements indicate the incident was not an attack but an accident. Catalan local police confirmed that the injured individuals were Espanyol fans and that the female driver of the vehicle had been detained.

THREE TROPHIES IN FIRST SEASON

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has now won three trophies in his debut season: the Supercopa, Copa del Rey, and La Liga title.