The FC Barcelona has claimed the title of LaLiga EA Sports after a convincing victory at the RCDE Stadium against RCD Espanyol. The match, played in an atmosphere of great anticipation, featured Lamine Yamal, who opened the scoring in the 53rd minute, and Fermín López, who sealed the win with a goal in stoppage time.
However, the celebrations for the Catalan side were quickly interrupted by the swift actions of the Espanyol staff, who turned on the sprinklers to prevent Barça players from celebrating their victory on the pitch. This gesture echoed the controversy from two years ago when Barcelona also celebrated a title at the same venue, leading to a pitch invasion by fans.
Fermín López's message to Espanyol fans
Youngster Fermín López, after scoring the second goal, couldn't contain his excitement and directed a message to the home fans that quickly went viral: “a chuparla”. This gesture, captured by cameras, sparked a wave of reactions on social media and in the press.
Espanyol's coach, Manolo González, displayed his anger towards Lamine Yamal in the final moments of the match, creating palpable tension on the bench. It remains unclear if there was any verbal exchange between them, but the coach had to be restrained by his assistants.
Fermín López, in statements to Movistar Plus, expressed his happiness about the achievement: “We have achieved our goal, we have worked hard to get here and we deserved it”. He also highlighted the significance of this victory, especially after the disallowed goal in the Clásico, and emphasized that the team had done a great job under the guidance of their coach, Hansi Flick.
The young player also reflected on the necessity of heading to the locker room quickly after the final whistle: “I understand that given what happened last time, it’s normal to go to the locker rooms. But we don’t harm anyone, we are celebrating our league”. With these words, Fermín asserted the team's right to celebrate their success, even in a rival's ground.
Barcelona's victory not only signifies another title in their cabinet but also marks a step forward in consolidating a project aimed at returning the club to the pinnacle of Spanish and European football. With young talents like Lamine Yamal and Fermín López, the future looks bright for the Barça faithful.