Barcelona was crowned LaLiga champion after defeating Espanyol 0-2 at the RCDE Stadium, in an exciting Catalan derby. Goals from Lamine Yamal and Fermín secured the victory and the title for the Blaugrana team.
A Derby with Emotion and a Title at Stake
The match, marked by a tense atmosphere due to an incident prior to the start, saw Barcelona take the lead thanks to a great goal by Lamine Yamal in the 53rd minute. The young culé player struck an unstoppable shot into the top corner, breaking Espanyol’s resistance.
Espanyol, who fought with ten players after Cabrera’s expulsion in the 80th minute, was surpassed by a Barcelona that was looking to secure the championship. Fermín sealed the match in added time, sealing the final score.
The match began with Espanyol showing great intensity, seeking to surprise Barcelona. Urko had the first clear opportunity, but his shot went wide. The home team continued to press, but Szczesny, Barcelona’s goalkeeper, remained firm.
Barcelona, for its part, tried to impose its game, with Pedri and Olmo standing out in the creation. However, Lamine Yamal’s goal changed the course of the match. The young player showed his talent with a spectacular shot that left the opposing goalkeeper with no chance.
After the goal, Barcelona controlled the game, seeking to extend their lead. Espanyol tried to react, but Cabrera’s expulsion complicated their options. Fermín, in stoppage time, secured the victory with a second goal, unleashing the Blaugrana celebration.
The 0-2 secured Barcelona’s 28th league title.
Alofoke Deportes
Barcelona, with this victory, celebrated a new League title, consolidating its dominance in Spanish football. Flick’s team now celebrates its achievement.
Technical specifications:
- Espanyol: Joan García; Omar El Hilali, Kumbulla, Cabrera, Romero; Pol Lozano (Pere Milla, min.60), Urko; Roca (Jofre, min.68), Edu Expósito, Puado (Cheddira, min.82) and Roberto (Calero, min.82).
- Barcelona: Szczesny; Eric García, Araujo (Cubarsí, min.51), Christensen (Héctor Fort, min.77), Gerard Martín (Balde, min.46); De Jong, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Olmo (Gavi, min.77), Raphinha and Lewandowski (Fermín, min.65).
- Goals: 0-1, min.53: Lamine Yamal; 0-2, min.90+5: Fermín.
- Referee: Soto Grado (Riojan committee). Sent off Cabrera (min.80). Booked Christensen (min.42), Cheddira (min.84), Kumbulla (min.90), Szczesny (min.90+5).
- Incidents: Match corresponding to the thirty-sixth matchday of LaLiga EA Sports played at the RCDE Stadium in front of 34,283 spectators. The match was stopped for a few moments in the first half due to the uncertainty caused by the mass hit-and-run, with minor injuries, outside the stadium.
