FC Barcelona has officially been crowned champions of La Liga for the 2024-25 season. They secured the title with two matches left in the campaign following a decisive 2-0 victory over local rivals Espanyol on Thursday, a match where young talent Lamine Yamal netted the winning goal. This successful outcome capped off an impressive week for the club, which also included a recent triumph against rivals Real Madrid in El Clasico. This marks Barcelona`s second league title in the past three seasons, reclaiming the top spot from Los Blancos.
This latest achievement represents Barcelona`s 28th Spanish league championship in history. While still eight titles behind Real Madrid`s record of 36, the club continues to add to its storied legacy. The title-clinching match against Espanyol provided a celebratory atmosphere, mirroring their success in the 2022-23 season. Furthermore, this season sees Barcelona complete a domestic treble, having also lifted the Spanish Super Cup and the Copa del Rey earlier in the year.
Under the leadership of manager Flick in his inaugural season at the helm, Barcelona developed into a potent attacking force, maintaining a strong position near the top of the table for most of the season. Their prolific scoring record includes an impressive 96 goals in league play, significantly more than any other team in the division. With a remarkable goal difference of +60, almost double that of the second-best team, Barcelona`s performance this season has been truly dominant, justly culminating in securing the coveted league title.
The team`s offensive prowess was evident through the contributions of players like Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Ferran Torres, each of whom reached double digits in league goals. Creative players such as Dani Olmo and Lamine Yamal also consistently delivered impactful performances, with Yamal, in particular, showing tremendous progress under Flick`s guidance. This development is a positive sign for both the player and the club, potentially strengthening the case for a contract extension for the German coach as Barcelona now sets its sights on achieving their Champions League aspirations in the upcoming season.
