The FC Barcelona has achieved a new milestone in its history by being crowned champions of LaLiga 2024/25 after a convincing 0-2 victory against their eternal rivals, Espanyol, at the RCDE Stadium. This triumph not only marks the 28th league title for the club but also reaffirms its dominance in Spanish football.
The goals that sealed the victory came in the second half, with Lamine Yamal opening the scoring with a stunning strike that left the rival fans speechless. Subsequently, Fermín López extended the lead, ensuring the triumph for the Blaugrana team. However, the match was marked by tension, especially after the expulsion of Leandro Cabrera in the 79th minute, who was sent off for elbowing Yamal in a ball dispute.
This incident generated controversy, and Espanyol coach Manolo González was quick to express his dissatisfaction with the referee's decision. In a press conference following the match, González accused Yamal of exaggerating the foul, stating: "It's a hit that to fall like that, you have to do it well, right?" His comments did not go unnoticed and sparked a swift reaction on social media.
Former Barcelona player Gerard Piqué echoed González's statements and responded with irony on the social network 'X': "The other side of the Diagonal? Sorry, but you left the city years ago. Barcelona is Blaugrana. A big hug." With this response, Piqué reminded everyone of the periquito club's move to Cornellà, a fact that has marked the rivalry between both teams.
This victory for Barça is not only a reason for celebration for its fans but also highlights the quality and talent of its young stars, such as Yamal and López, who are set to be the pillars of the team in the future. The culé fans can be proud of their team, which continues to demonstrate that it is one of the giants of world football.