Barcelona secured their 28th La Liga title with a crucial 2-0 victory over local rivals Espanyol, largely thanks to a stunning performance from 17-year-old prodigy Lamine Yamal. The teenage forward scored a spectacular goal in the 53rd minute, weaving past two defenders on the edge of the box before curling a left-footed shot into the net. This was Yamal’s eighth league goal of the season, complemented by 12 assists, marking him as one of football’s most promising young stars. His performance throughout the season has drawn widespread acclaim for his dribbling, playmaking, and composure beyond his years.

Fermin Lopez added a second goal in stoppage time, sealing the win. However, it was Yamal’s wonder strike that captured headlines and symbolized the culmination of his breakthrough season. Barcelona’s dominance in this match also saw Espanyol reduced to 10 men after Leandro Cabrera received a red card for a foul on Yamal.

With this win, Barcelona clinched the La Liga title with two rounds remaining in the season. This league triumph completed a domestic double, as the Catalan club also lifted the Copa del Rey earlier in the season. Under new coach Hansi Flick, Barcelona not only dominated domestically but also reached the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League — a remarkable achievement in his first year in charge.

Flick's tactical approach and consistent management helped guide Barcelona through a competitive season, including four wins out of four against arch-rivals Real Madrid in all competitions. The crucial 4-3 victory over Madrid the previous Sunday significantly dented Madrid’s title hopes, and although Madrid won against Mallorca midweek to keep the race mathematically alive, Barcelona needed just two points from their last three games to seal the title — a feat they achieved with this win.

Off the field, the Catalan derby was marred by a disturbing incident. Just minutes before the match, chaos erupted outside Espanyol's stadium when a car driven by a woman struck a group of fans. The car, surrounded by Espanyol supporters, lost control, leading to panic and injury. According to local police, at least 14 people were injured — four with more serious conditions, including a broken leg, while others sustained minor injuries.

The driver, a woman, was arrested and tested for alcohol consumption by the Mossos d’Esquadra, Catalonia’s regional police force. Emergency medical services quickly responded with 10 ambulances dispatched to the scene. Authorities reported that the incident occurred as fans gathered to welcome the Espanyol team bus. The vehicle had become stuck between two containers, and some fans began throwing objects at it, prompting the driver to accelerate, hitting approximately 20 people.

Despite the severity of the incident, officials, including the president of the Generalitat, Salvador Illa, confirmed there were no fatalities or life-threatening injuries. He described the event as an unfortunate accident but emphasized that the match and title celebrations continued without further major disruptions.

Overall, Barcelona's victory not only secured silverware but also spotlighted emerging talent, particularly Yamal, and highlighted both the passion and risks that come with intense football rivalries.