Barcelona have been crowned champions of Spain's LaLiga for the 28th time after defeating local rivals Espanyol 2-0 on Thursday night, mathematically securing the title with two matches remaining in the season.

Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal once again proved decisive for the Catalan giants, curling an unstoppable shot past Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia to break the deadlock in the second half before setting up Fermin Lopez for Barcelona's second goal late in the match.

The victory puts Barcelona seven points clear of Real Madrid at the top of the table, making it mathematically impossible for their rivals to catch them with only two fixtures remaining in the season.

Barcelona could have secured the title a day earlier, but Real Madrid's dramatic 95th-minute winner against Mallorca on Wednesday temporarily delayed their celebrations.

This championship marks a remarkable achievement for manager Hansi Flick in his first season at the club, completing what has been described as a superb domestic treble. It also represents Barcelona's second LaLiga title in six years, signaling a potential return to dominance for the Catalan side.

The 17-year-old Yamal continues to break records, with reports indicating he has now equaled a title record previously held by Cristiano Ronaldo. After the match, the young star sent a clear message to Barcelona fans while also thanking former manager Xavi for his contribution to the team's development.

In a touching moment following the victory, Hansi Flick paid an emotional tribute to Carles Garcia, while football legend Lionel Messi also reportedly reacted to his former club's triumph over their Madrid rivals.

Real Madrid have since issued an official reaction to Barcelona clinching the title, acknowledging their rivals' achievement in the 2024-2025 LaLiga season.