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Espanyol Vs Barcelona, La Liga 2024-25: Barca Beat Los Periquitos 2-0 To Clinch Title

Barcelona claimed their 28th La Liga title with a 2-0 win over 10-man Espanyol, thanks to Lamine Yamal's stunning goal and assist for Fermin Lopez. The 17-year-old Yamal scored a trademark curling effort and set up Lopez's clincher, securing the title for Hansi Flick's side. This victory repeats the feat of two years ago at the same RCDE Stadium, after Barcelona's wait was extended by Real Madrid's late win against Mallorca. The win caps a successful season for Barcelona, who have already won the Supercopa de Espana and Copa del Rey.

Spanish La Liga soccer Espanyol and Barcelona pics
La Liga 2024-25: Espanyol vs Barcelona | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

Barcelona players celebrate at the end of the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Espanyol at Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain.

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Spanish La Liga soccer Espanyol and Barcelona: Fermin Lopez
La Liga 2024-25: Espanyol vs Barcelona | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

Barcelona's Fermin Lopez celebrates at the end of the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Espanyol at Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain.

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Spanish La Liga soccer Espanyol and Barcelona: Roberto Fernandez
La Liga 2024-25: Espanyol vs Barcelona | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

Espanyol's Roberto Fernandez, right, is challenged by Barcelona's Ronald Araujo during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Espanyol at Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain.

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Spanish La Liga soccer Espanyol and Barcelona: Urko Gonzalez de Zarate
La Liga 2024-25: Espanyol vs Barcelona | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

Espanyol's Urko Gonzalez de Zarate, left, attempts a shot at goal in front of Barcelona's Ronald Araujo during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Espanyol at Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain.

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Spanish La Liga soccer Espanyol and Barcelona: Fermin Lopez
La Liga 2024-25: Espanyol vs Barcelona | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

Barcelona's Fermin Lopez scores his side's second goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Espanyol at Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain.

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Spanish La Liga soccer Espanyol and Barcelona:  Eric Garcia
La Liga 2024-25: Espanyol vs Barcelona | Photo: AP/Jose Breton

Barcelona's Eric Garcia stops the ball in front of Espanyol's Javi Puado during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Espanyol and Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain.

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Spanish La Liga soccer Espanyol and Barcelona: Leandro Cabrera
La Liga 2024-25: Espanyol vs Barcelona | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

Referee Cesar Soto Grado shows a red card to Espanyol's Leandro Cabrera, left, during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Espanyol at Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain.

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Spanish La Liga soccer Espanyol and Barcelona: Robert Lewandowski
La Liga 2024-25: Espanyol vs Barcelona | Photo: AP/Jose Breton

Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski reacts during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Espanyol and Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain.

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Spanish La Liga soccer Espanyol and Barcelona: Lamine Yamal
La Liga 2024-25: Espanyol vs Barcelona | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, left, celebrates with his teammate Alejandro Balde after scoring his side's opening goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Espanyol at Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain.

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Spanish La Liga soccer Espanyol and Barcelona: Lamine Yamal
La Liga 2024-25: Espanyol vs Barcelona | Photo: AP/Jose Breton

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal reacts after scoring during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Espanyol and Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain.

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Spanish La Liga soccer Espanyol and Barcelona: Alejandro Balde
La Liga 2024-25: Espanyol vs Barcelona | Photo: AP/Jose Breton

Barcelona's Alejandro Balde, left, and Espanyol's Antoniu Roca fight for the ball during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Espanyol and Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain.

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