Barcelona beat rivals Real Madrid 2-0 in a thrilling El Clasico on Sunday to claim their 29th La Liga title. The win confirmed Hansi Flick’s side’s second consecutive league title, but left Real Madrid without any major trophies this season.Barca just had to avoid defeat but attack from the start at Camp Nou. Marcus Rashford came on in place of injured youngster Lamine Yamar and opened the scoring with a brilliant free-kick.
Ferran Torres soon added another goal after a clever assist from Dani Olmo, sending the home fans into celebration mode.Real Madrid tried to respond but struggled to create enough clear-cut chances. Jude Bellingham had a goal ruled out for offside and Vinicius Junior’s strike was blocked by Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia. Madrid have also been embroiled in problems after reports emerged of a training ground scuffle between Fede Valverde and Aureliano Chuameni.Barcelona’s title win felt all the more exciting because coach Hansi Flick was still managing the game despite the recent death of his father. His side controlled the game with ease and almost scored more goals through Rashford, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski.After the final whistle, midfielder Frenkie de Jong said the title felt particularly special because it came at home against Madrid.“This title is even more special to win it at home against Madrid and now we have to enjoy it with the fans,” he said.De Jong also praised Barcelona’s performance this season, while admitting that the team has bigger goals.“We have always been the best team in Spain – of course we (also) want to win the Champions League, that is our goal. Next year we will have another chance,” the Dutchman added.Meanwhile, Madrid now face major questions over their future, with changes expected in the summer after another disappointing season.
