Barcelona Secures La Liga Title with Dramatic Win Over Espanyol
FC Barcelona has officially claimed the 2024–2025 La Liga championship after a thrilling 2-0 victory against their city rivals RCD Espanyol in the heated Catalan derby on May 15.
The win, secured with two matches remaining in the season, crowns Barcelona as champions following a campaign marked by steady and impressive performances.
The decisive moment came deep into injury time when Fermin López calmly found the back of the net in the 95th minute, sparking ecstatic celebrations among the traveling Barcelona fans at RCDE Stadium.
Espanyol’s chances took a major hit when Leandro Cabrera received a straight red card in the 80th minute, leaving the home side a man down and effectively ending their hopes of turning the match around.
With this victory, Barcelona sits comfortably at the summit with 85 points from 36 games — boasting 27 wins, 4 draws, and only 5 defeats. Their attack has been formidable all season, netting 97 goals while conceding just 36, for a commanding +61 goal difference.
Their current streak of five consecutive wins has made it nearly impossible for any rival to catch up.
Trailing behind are Real Madrid with 78 points, followed by Atlético Madrid and Athletic Club. This title not only cements Barcelona’s dominance but also ensures their spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League group stage.
