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Barcelona won their 29th La Liga title by defeating Real Madrid 2-0 in a decisive El Clasico match at Camp Nou on Sunday, sealing the league with a game to spare. The victory, achieved through goals from Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, confirmed Barcelona's dominance in Spain's top flight under manager Xavi Hernández.
Yamal opened the scoring in the 27th minute with a composed finish after a through ball from Pedri, while Raphinha doubled the lead in the 54th minute following a swift counterattack initiated by Gavi. Real Madrid struggled to break down Barcelona's defense, with Karim Benzema missing a clear chance and Vinicius Júnior thwarted by goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen.
The result leaves Real Madrid without a major trophy this season, intensifying scrutiny over potential squad changes in the summer. Post-match, Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong called the title 'special' given the manner of victory, saying, 'Winning the league against Madrid at home makes it unforgettable.' He added that the team now aims to build on this success ahead of next season's Champions League campaign.
Xavi praised his team's focus and discipline, particularly in neutralizing Madrid's attacks, and confirmed that the club will assess contract situations and transfer targets in the coming weeks. The La Liga trophy presentation is scheduled for Camp Nou on Tuesday following Barcelona's final match against Espanyol.