Barcelona secured the 2024-25 La Liga title in style with a 2-0 win over city rivals Espanyol. Here’s the full Espanyol vs FC Barcelona timeline from a thrilling night at RCDE Stadium.

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First Half: A Shaky Start and a Moment of Magic

Barcelona began the match on the back foot, with Espanyol creating two clear-cut chances within the opening 15 minutes. Urko González dragged his shot wide, and Javi Puado was denied by a strong save from Wojciech Szczesny.

The Blaugrana were sloppy in midfield and struggled to press effectively, leaving gaps behind their high defensive line that Espanyol continued to exploit.

Despite the pressure, Barça found the breakthrough in stunning fashion. Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal received the ball on the right, cut inside, and curled a magnificent shot into the top corner to put Barça ahead early in the half. The goal changed the tone of the game, though Barça failed to add to their lead before halftime.

Second Half: Tactical Switch and Title Sealer

Coach Hansi Flick made a crucial halftime substitution, introducing Alejandro Balde to bolster the left flank. Balde’s presence opened up space for Yamal on the right, giving Barça more width and attacking variety.

As the match progressed, tensions flared. In a controversial moment, Espanyol’s Leandro Cabrera punched Yamal in the stomach. After a VAR review, Cabrera was shown a straight red card, reducing Espanyol to ten men with just minutes to play.

Despite their disadvantage, Espanyol pushed for an equalizer, but Barça remained composed. In stoppage time, Fermín López sealed the win with a rocket from the edge of the box, securing a 2-0 victory and the championship.

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The Final Whistle: Champions Once Again

With the final whistle, Barcelona were crowned 2024-25 La Liga champions. The Espanyol vs FC Barcelona timeline added another iconic moment as Barça clinched the title on their rival’s turf.

Though tempers flared after the whistle, Barça players quickly made their way to the dressing room to celebrate a hard-fought and emotional victory. The team now returns home to face Villarreal, where they will officially lift the trophy at Camp Nou in front of their fans.

Celebration Awaits at Camp Nou

This derby win caps off a stellar season in which Barça claimed a domestic treble, inspired by young stars like Yamal and guided by Flick’s leadership. The title celebrations at home promise to be a fitting end to an unforgettable campaign.

CAMPEONES, BARÇA FANS! 🎉