The Camp Nou crowd witnessed a historic night as Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 2-0 in the 35th matchday of LaLiga EA Sports, securing the league title with authority.
Goals from Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres sealed the victory, sparking celebrations among the home fans. The win confirmed Barcelona’s dominance in a season where they overcame setbacks and injuries to claim the championship.
Enric Masip, advisor to the FC Barcelona presidency, reflected on the achievement: “When Madrid signed Mbappé, everyone said it was over, that they would win everything. But we proved that a team can overcome such powerful signings with collective strength. This is a splendid league campaign, we fought and rose above injuries.”
“I’ve been a professional, and everyone goes through bad moments. It’s not good to laugh at others’ misfortune, even if it benefits you. You must take advantage, but not mock. Stay calm, because everything is cyclical,” said Masip, referring to Madrid’s struggles.
The match could have been by four or five goals, such was the connection between the team and the crowd.
Gavi, awarded MVP after the game, spoke passionately: “If I’m here, it’s because of my mentality. My family and the people at the club have helped me. The physios are the best in the world for me. The coach trusts me like a father, and I’m very grateful. Flick knows my talent and mindset.”
On his heated exchange with Vinicius Jr., Gavi added: “What happens on the pitch stays on the pitch. Vinicius is a hot-blooded player like me. He was saying something to the crowd, and I told him to shut his mouth.”
Gavi also joked about his calm demeanor off the field, saying Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres are even more energetic than him in the squad.
Former Madrid player Álvaro Arbeloa commented: “There was an elbow incident, we’ll have to ask why VAR didn’t intervene. Congratulations to Barcelona, the game turned in their favor early. We have two weeks left, and we’ll see how Mbappé recovers from his discomfort.”
Joan Garcia, Barcelona’s goalkeeper, solidified his Zomora trophy chances, conceding only 1 goal every 130 minutes on average, compared to Courtois’ 1 per 100 minutes. The victory marked a memorable night for the Catalans, who now prepare for their championship parade through the streets of Barcelona on Monday.
