By Victor Kanayo
Barcelona have clinched their 28th Spanish league title after defeating Espanyol 2–0.
It was teenager Lamine Yamal who stole the show in the crosstown clash.
Barcelona secured the title with two rounds remaining, completing a domestic double with the Copa del Rey — a treble if you include the Spanish Super Cup — and reached the Champions League semi-final in a fantastic first season under coach Hansi Flick.
A Teenager’s Exploits
The 17-year-old struck the winner in Barcelona’s 2–0 victory, gliding past two defenders outside the area before curling in one of his now trademark left-footed efforts into the corner of the net.
It was a perfect culmination to Yamal’s last 10 months.
After helping Spain win the European Championship last summer, Yamal excelled for Barcelona this season with his goals, dribbling, and playmaking, confirming his status as the next big star of global football.
Alongside Raphinha, Pedri, and others, Barcelona proved unstoppable.
Real Madrid’s victory over Mallorca on Wednesday had prevented Barcelona from securing the title without playing.
