Credited from: REUTERS
Barcelona secured their 29th Spanish league title after defeating Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clasico on May 10. Goals from Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres helped Barcelona take an unassailable 14-point lead at the top of the table with three matches remaining, clinching the title for consecutive years under coach Hansi Flick, according to Reuters and Al Jazeera.
Rashford opened the scoring with a remarkable free-kick just nine minutes into the match, followed by Torres doubling the lead shortly after through a clever backheel setup by Dani Olmo. The triumph capped off a season in which Barcelona lost only four matches, according to Le Monde and Reuters.
Amidst a tumultuous week for Real Madrid, midfielder Fede Valverde was ruled out due to a head injury from a training incident, while coach Alvaro Arbeloa faced questions about his future. The match highlighted Madrid's struggles as they ended the season without a major trophy, a contrast to Barcelona's success, according to Al Jazeera and Le Monde.
Barcelona's victory was celebrated by a jubilant crowd at the Camp Nou, which was the first Clasico back in the stadium since its reopening. Flick dedicated the win to his team amidst personal grief, expressing pride in their determination and teamwork. "This title is special for winning it at home against Madrid," he stated, highlighting their aspirations for future success, particularly in the Champions League, according to Le Monde and Reuters.