On Sunday, May 10, FC Barcelona was crowned champions of Spain for the 29th time after beating Real Madrid CF 2-0. The Catalan giants secured their 29th La Liga title in front of 62,000 supporters at a packed Spotify Camp Nou stadium. Barcelona are now 14 points clear of Real Madrid with just three games remaining this season.
Marcus Rashford scored the first goal in the 9th minute with a powerful free-kick. Shortly after, Ferran Torres added a second goal in the 18th minute to double the lead. This win marks Barcelona’s second consecutive league championship. Meanwhile, Real Madrid will finish the season without a major trophy.
Match Highlights: How Barcelona Beat Real Madrid
Marcus Rashford, who is on loan from Manchester United, played on the right wing. He took a free-kick from 20 yards out and sent the ball into the top corner of the net. Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois could not stop the strike.
Furthermore, the home team continued to attack the Madrid defence. In the 18th minute, Dani Olmo used a clever backheel pass to find Ferran Torres. Torres then shot past Courtois to make the score 2-0.
Real Madrid had a hard time creating many chances during the game. Jude Bellingham found the net once, but the referee ruled it out as offside. Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia also made an important save in a one-on-one against Vinicius Junior.
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Historical Records and Achievements
It is only the second time in history that the La Liga title was decided directly by an El Clasico match. Previously, Real Madrid won the title after a draw with Barcelona in 1932. This is the first time Barcelona has ever clinched the trophy by beating their biggest rivals on the pitch.
Moreover, the win has tied the head-to-head record between the two clubs. Both teams now have exactly 106 wins each in competitive matches. Barcelona has also closed the gap in total league titles. Barcelona now has 29 titles to their name, while Real Madrid still holds the record with 36 titles.
What This Victory Means for Hansi Flick
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick showed great strength during the match. His father passed away on the morning of the game. Despite this personal tragedy, Flick decided to lead his team from the touchline. He later told the fans that he would never forget this day.
Consequently, the players dedicated the victory to their coach. Midfielder Pedri stated that the team wanted to win for Flick during this difficult time. In a post-match conference, Flick praised the team and said that they are a “fantastic family.”
Real Madrid’s Difficult Season
Real Madrid arrived at the Spotify Camp Nou without several key players. Kylian Mbappe was out with a leg muscle injury. Furthermore, Federico Valverde could not play after suffering a head injury during a training ground fight with teammate Aurelien Tchouameni.
Real Madrid officially congratulated Barcelona for this historic win and for being the 2025-26 La Liga champions. Interim coach Alvaro Arbeloa admitted that the season was frustrating for the fans. The club has now finished two years in a row without winning a major trophy. Reports suggest that the club may look for a new permanent manager this summer. Meanwhile, Madrid officials fined both Valverde and Tchouameni €500,000 for their physical altercation.
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The Road to 100 Points
Barcelona has 91 points with three games remaining this season. They’ll finish with 100 points if they defeat Alaves, Real Betis, and Valencia in their remaining fixtures. That would match the all-time La Liga record set by Tito Vilanova’s Barcelona in 2013. The team is also chasing the record for the biggest winning margin in league history.
They also have the fewest goals conceded in the league this season. Goalkeeper Joan Garcia is the current Zamora Trophy holder, awarded to the best goalkeeper.
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