FC Barcelona clinched their 28th La Liga title with a commanding 2-0 win over city rivals Espanyol in a high-stakes Catalan derby marked by brilliance on the pitch and tragedy outside the stadium. This decisive victory, sealed by a stunning goal from teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and a late strike from Fermín López, completed a domestic treble for Hansi Flick’s side, following their Supercopa and Copa del Rey triumphs.

⚽ Lamine Yamal Steals the Show

At just 17 years old, Lamine Yamal once again proved he is more than just a promising talent. In the 53rd minute, he opened the scoring with a spectacular long-range effort that left the Espanyol goalkeeper frozen. Already a standout performer in Barcelona’s Copa del Rey campaign, Yamal cemented his status as a clutch player in big games.

🟥 Red Card Drama for Espanyol

The game turned even more in Barça’s favor in the 79th minute when Espanyol defender Leandro Cabrera was shown a straight red card. The decision came after a VAR review spotted him elbowing Yamal in the stomach—a reckless challenge that saw the home team reduced to ten men. Barcelona capitalized quickly, with Fermín López netting a second goal in stoppage time to seal the title.

🚨 Chaos Outside the Stadium: 13 Injured

The celebration was marred by a serious incident just before kick-off. A car plowed into a crowd of Espanyol supporters outside the RCDE Stadium, injuring 13 people, four of whom were treated for moderate injuries. According to police reports, the female driver lost control of the vehicle after being harassed by a group of fans. The crash caused a temporary halt in the match during the 8th minute as emergency services secured the area. Seven ambulances were immediately deployed to assist the injured.

🏆 A Historic Season for Barça

With this victory, FC Barcelona wrapped up the La Liga title with two games to spare, sitting seven points clear of rivals Real Madrid. Under Hansi Flick’s leadership, the Catalan giants completed a spectacular season, securing a domestic treble. Lamine Yamal, the breakout star, is now hailed as La Masia’s newest gem, having already shattered 17 records with the club.

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