Barca wins La Liga: Genius Lamine Yamal

1. Barcelona sealed the 2024/25 La Liga title after coming from behind to beat Real Madrid 4-3, and officially clinched the title with a 2-0 win over neighbours Espanyol at Cornella.

There's nothing better than being champions, winning back-to- back Clasicos and the Catalunya derby in just a few days.

Lamine Yamal clinches La Liga title. Photo: B/R Football

Hansi Flick’s side dominated the tournament from the opening game at Mestalla in Valencia. Despite a poor run in November – losing to Las Palmas, Leganes and Atletico Madrid – Barca quickly regained the initiative.

Throughout the journey, the Blaugrana have been a team that is technical, fun, always attacking without fear or calculation and full of dedication.

On Wednesday night (early morning of May 15), many cules stood outside, hoping that Real Madrid would not win against Mallorca and Barca would officially be crowned champions without having to play.

Youngster Jacobo Ramon scored in the fifth minute of stoppage time to seal a 2-1 win for Real Madrid in what was almost the last-gasp move, and there were no celebrations in Barcelona's city centre.

It was fortunate that Jacobo Ramon scored for Real Madrid. Because a team that represents beauty like Barca deserves to win the championship by showing on the field, not celebrating on the TV screen. That would reduce a lot of the meaning.

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2. The decisive match bore the mark of Lamine Yamal. The Blaugrana lived in suspense after the young striker's masterpiece until the injury time, when midfielder Fermin Lopez scored to make it 2-0.

Barca players and cules in the stands exploded in joy. On the contrary, many home fans as well as a few Espanyol players were angry.

Just like in 2023, when Xavi Hernandez was in charge, Barca players had to quickly enter the tunnel and celebrate the victory in the dressing room, when the Cornella stadium's water fountain system was activated.

Another ugly picture for Espanyol, who are still uncertain about staying in the league.

Lamine Yamal scored the turning point. Photo: Diario AS

It must be admitted that Barca did not play well and lacked flexibility due to the absence of Pau Cubarsi and Inigo Martinez, central defenders capable of developing a high-flying style of play.

Espanyol attacked the reserve central defenders Araujo and Christensen from the start with quick attacking transitions, posing a threat to Szczesny's goal.

Goalkeeper Szczesny had an excellent match, especially the save from a clear chance for the home team, when Christensen almost gave up.

Barca controlled the ball, but the best chances belonged to Espanyol. The "Parrots" counter-attacks were carefully calculated, while Flick's students coordinated poorly, although Pedri was very active.

There was too much space behind Barca's midfield. Flick's team looked confused, losing duels and lacking precision, while the defence failed to maintain proper shape.

Barca played timidly and predictably. Flick saw the problem clearly, so Balde and Cubarsi came on. From there, Eric Garcia was free to move higher, helping the visitors break through Espanyol's midfield.

3. Tough scenarios require an individual to solve. Lamine Yamal stepped up at the right time to make a difference.

Yamal received the ball on the right wing after combining with Dani Olmo, moved inside and then curled a beautiful shot into the top corner of Joan Garcia's goal.

Espanyol turned on the sprinkler system, preventing Barca from celebrating. Photo: Diario AS

“That goal was perfect,” Hansi Flick praised. “He scored two goals like that when we warmed up,” he added.

Lamine Yamal's superb goal did not calm Barca down. However, the advantage was important and the 17-year-old himself was more confident to show off his improvisational style of football.

Yamal's style of play is captivating to the audience, but frustrating to the opponents, just like his idol. Cabrera lost control and punched Lamine, the referee showed him a red card after consulting VAR.

Yamal had a hand in the turning points. In stoppage time, he won the ball with his right foot and set up Fermin Lopez – an ineffective Lewandowski replacement – ​​for a one-touch shot into the far corner to make it 2-0.

A genius who decided the whole tournament. At the age of 17, Lamine Yamal led Barca to overthrow Kylian Mbappe's Real Madrid to win the La Liga championship.

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