Barcelona Beat Real Madrid To Claim Back-to-Back LaLiga Titles Under Hansi Flick

Barcelona were crowned LaLiga champions for the second consecutive season after defeating Real Madrid 2-0 in Clásico to move 14 points clear at the top of the table with only three matches remaining.

Early goals from Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres secured the victory at Spotify Camp Nou as Hansi Flick’s side wrapped up the club’s 29th Spanish league title in front of their home supporters.

The win came on an emotional day for Barcelona manager Flick, who took charge despite the death of his father being announced shortly before kickoff. Players from both teams wore black armbands and observed a moment of silence before the match.

Barcelona players and staff celebrated wildly at full-time before lifting the LaLiga trophy on the pitch after completing another dominant domestic campaign under Flick.

The title triumph marks Flick’s second LaLiga crown in as many seasons since replacing Xavi Hernández in 2024, while Barcelona have now won five trophies under the German coach.

The result was also historic, becoming only the second time a Clásico directly decided the LaLiga title race, following a 2-2 draw between the sides in 1932 that handed Real Madrid the championship.

Barcelona recovered from trailing Madrid by five points earlier in the season to take complete control of the title race during the second half of the campaign. Flick’s side ultimately opened an unassailable lead as Madrid’s inconsistent form saw them drop crucial points.

The defeat also confirmed a second straight trophyless season for Real Madrid, who failed to win silverware in any competition.

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