Barcelona Clinch La Liga Title After Beating Madrid
- By Thetripurapost Sports Desk, Santiago Bernabéu
- May 11, 2026
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Barcelona have once again clinched the La Liga title in Spanish football. The Catalan giants secured the championship after defeating Real Madrid 2-0 in Sunday’s El Clasico clash. With three matches still left in the season, Barcelona sealed their 29th La Liga crown.
Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres found the net for Barcelona in the crucial encounter played at Camp Nou.
Following the victory, Barcelona moved 14 points ahead of arch-rivals Real Madrid, making it mathematically impossible for Madrid to catch up in the remaining games.
The emotional atmosphere at Camp Nou was evident throughout the match. After scoring their goals, Rashford and Torres ran towards head coach Hansi Flick and hugged him warmly. Flick recently lost his father, and the players dedicated both the win and their goals to their coach and his family.
Marcus Rashford once again stole the spotlight with an outstanding performance. The Manchester United loanee opened the scoring with a stunning free-kick early in the match, registering his 14th goal of the campaign.
However, uncertainty still surrounds Rashford’s future at Barcelona. The Spanish club reportedly has the option to sign him permanently for 28 million pounds, approximately Rs 300 crore.
Speaking after the match, Rashford said, “I’m not a magician, but if I had the power, I would definitely stay at Barcelona. We will see what happens in the future.”
Barcelona’s dominance at Camp Nou this season has been remarkable. The club has won all 18 league matches played at their home stadium and remains unbeaten in their last 11 games overall. The team has also created a new league record for the highest number of goals scored after 35 matches.
Despite the triumph, Barcelona still trails Real Madrid in the overall La Liga title count. Real Madrid remain the most successful club in Spanish league history with 36 titles.
For Real Madrid, the defeat added to an already difficult period. Under coach Alvaro Arbeloa, the team has struggled with both form and internal issues.