FC Barcelona secured a second consecutive La Liga title under Coach Hansi Flick after a commanding 2-0 victory over rivals Real Madrid in El Clásico, moving 14 points clear at the summit with only three matches remaining.
Goals from Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres handed Barcelona the win on an emotional evening at Spotify Camp Nou, with Flick taking charge from the sidelines despite learning of his father’s death shortly before kick-off.
The final whistle sparked wild celebrations among Barcelona’s players and coaching staff, who embraced on the pitch alongside jubilant supporters.
Flick later dedicated the triumph to the fans and praised his squad, describing them as “a family.”
The celebrations continued as the players received miniature replicas of the LaLiga trophy before lifting the official title in front of a packed and noisy Camp Nou crowd for the second year running.
The victory also marked only the second occasion in LaLiga history that an El Clásico result has directly sealed the league title.
The only previous instance came in 1932, when a 2-2 draw allowed Madrid to clinch the championship.
After enduring a three-year wait for league success, Barcelona have now captured three of the last four La Liga crowns. Flick, who succeeded Coach Xavi Hernández in 2024, has now won the league title in each of his first two seasons in charge.
The triumph is Barcelona’s 29th LaLiga title, leaving them second on the all-time list behind Real Madrid’s 36 championships, while Atlético Madrid remain third with 11.
Since Flick’s arrival, Barcelona have collected five trophies, including two Spanish Supercopas and last season’s Copa del Rey.
The team has also found the net in 55 consecutive matches, a streak surpassed only by Barcelona’s legendary 2012/13 side, which scored in 64 straight games.
Despite their domestic dominance, European success has remained out of reach. Barcelona suffered a UEFA Champions League semifinal defeat to Inter Milan last season before being eliminated by Atlético Madrid in this year’s quarterfinals.
Still, their superiority in Spain has been clear. Barcelona recovered from an October Clásico defeat at the Santiago Bernabéu that left them five points behind Madrid and gradually seized control of the title race.
Madrid’s inconsistent run, including defeats to Osasuna, Getafe and Mallorca, eventually allowed Barcelona to establish an unassailable advantage.
A 10-match winning streak in the league ensured Flick’s side stayed firmly in command before finally sealing the title against their fiercest rivals.
The result also means Real Madrid finish a second successive campaign without winning a major trophy.
