By Kwame Bediako
Real Madrid in a notable display of sportsmanship has officially congratulated their arch-rivals, FC Barcelona, following their historic triumph in La Liga. On Thursday, May 15, 2025, Barcelona secured their 28th league title with a commanding 2-0 victory over Espanyol, completing a remarkable domestic treble this season.
The match was highlighted by a stunning goal from teenage superstar Lamine Yamal, who curled the ball perfectly into the top corner of Joan Garcia’s goal, sealing the championship for Barcelona. Fermin Lopez added a second goal deep into stoppage time, igniting jubilant celebrations among the Barcelona squad and fans. Yamal’s exceptional strike was widely regarded as one of the season’s most memorable moments, securing the title in style.
Despite Madrid’s efforts to delay Barcelona’s celebrations, they secured a dramatic comeback win against Mallorca on Wednesday. However, with only six points remaining in the league, Los Blancos could not bridge the points gap to Barcelona. Their season ended in disappointment, unable to defend their title and facing an uncharacteristically underwhelming campaign as the reigning champions.
Barcelona’s season has been nothing short of historic, especially after their recent victory in El Clásico on May 11. In doing so, they became the first team in the rivalry’s history to win four matches against Madrid in a single season, achieving a perfect record in their season series. This unprecedented feat has added a new chapter to the intense and competitive rivalry that defines Spanish football.
