FC Barcelona has officially claimed the La Liga championship for the 2024-25 season, sealing their victory with a 2-0 win over Espanyol on Thursday. Lamine Yamal scored the decisive goal in this title-clinching match. This achievement comes with two games still remaining in the season, capping off an impressive week that also included a recent triumph in El Clasico against their rivals, Real Madrid.
This marks Barcelona`s second league title in the last three seasons, reclaiming the trophy from Los Blancos. It represents the club`s 28th Spanish league title overall, though they still trail Real Madrid`s record of 36.
Under the management of Flick in his debut season, Barcelona transformed into a formidable attacking force, maintaining a leading position in La Liga for most of the campaign. They have netted an impressive 96 goals in league play, which is over 20 goals more than any other team, and their goal difference of plus-60 is nearly double that of the closest competitor. Their performance throughout the season has been overwhelmingly dominant, rightfully earning them the championship.
Key contributors to Barcelona`s scoring prowess this season include Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Ferran Torres, each surpassing the 10-goal mark in La Liga. Promising talents like Dani Olmo and Lamine Yamal consistently displayed exceptional skill and creativity and are on track to potentially reach double-digit goals by the season`s conclusion. The significant development of younger players such as Yamal under Flick`s guidance highlights the positive impact of his leadership, potentially paving the way for a contract extension as the team looks forward to pursuing their Champions League ambitions next season, following their recent exit in the semifinals.
