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Lamine Yamal stole the show with a stunning strike as Barcelona won LaLiga, but their victory at Espanyol turned chaotic with clashes, controversy, and chaos both on and off the pitch.
Barcelona won LaLiga for the 28th time on Thursday night, and it was a sensational strike from 17-year-old Lamine Yamal that sealed the deal in a heated encounter against city rivals Espanyol.
Lamine Yamal was not just central to the scoring, he became the face of a night marked by brilliance, boiling tempers, and bewildering scenes.
Just with three points needed from their final three matches, Barcelona crossed the line with a 2-0 win, though it came with more drama than they might have wished.
Barca celebrated their crowning moment, but what should have been a joyous occasion was marred by tension both on the pitch and outside the stadium. From crowd chaos to a sprinkler surprise, here are five questionable moments that defined Lamine Yamal’s night and Barcelona’s triumph.
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5. Lamine Yamal’s Wonder Goal Ignites Title Celebration
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The defining moment of the night belonged to Lamine Yamal, who showcased why he is already being touted as one of Europe’s finest young stars.
Receiving the ball on the right touchline, the teenager glided inside and curled a stunning left-footed strike into the top corner to give Barcelona the lead in the 53rd minute. It was a goal worthy of winning any title — a truly sensational piece of individual brilliance.
That moment gave Barcelona the breathing room they needed and put Espanyol on the back foot. The home crowd fell silent as Yamal wheeled away in celebration, but behind his joy was a sense of maturity and purpose that has come to define his rapid rise. It was not just about flair — it was about stepping up when it mattered most.
The goal also boosted Lamine Yamal’s growing reputation as a big-game player. At just 17, he has already delivered when the stakes are highest. And on a night when nerves ran high, his cool finish set the tone for the rest of the contest — until things started to spiral.
4. The VAR Red Card That Shifted the Match
Espanyol were still in the contest until a moment of madness unraveled their hopes.
Defender Leandro Cabrera was shown a red card following a VAR review, having been caught elbowing Lamine Yamal off the ball. The contact was subtle but deliberate — and under the scrutiny of the cameras, it became indefensible.
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The decision saw Espanyol go down to ten men and handed even more control to Barcelona. For Yamal, it was a moment that highlighted how even at his young age, he can draw the attention — and frustration — of opponents who fail to contain him legally.
The red card did not just dent Espanyol’s comeback hopes it also added fuel to the rising tension in an already emotionally charged fixture. Lamine Yamal, central to the incident, remained composed, letting his football do the talking.
3. Sprinkler Stunt Sours Celebrations
After the final whistle blew, Barcelona's players began to celebrate on Espanyol’s turf — but their joy was short-lived.
The home side, still seething, turned on the stadium sprinklers in an attempt to disrupt the Catalan celebrations. The bizarre move left players drenched and stunned, yet it symbolized just how deep the rivalry runs.
Lamine Yamal was seen laughing off the sudden shower, showing a level of maturity and calm amid the chaos. But not everyone was amused. Manager Hansi Flick quickly moved to usher his players off the pitch to avoid further escalation.
This strange moment added to the night’s list of questionable calls and made it clear that even in victory, Lamine Yamal and his teammates were not welcome guests in enemy territory.
2. Flick’s Fury at His Players
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick was visibly furious as celebrations on the pitch escalated.
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Despite urging restraint before the match, several players appeared to taunt their rivals during post-match scenes. Flick, who had warned against disrespecting Espanyol, was caught on camera shoving players toward the tunnel.
His frustration was understandable. Just two years ago, Barcelona were chased off the pitch at the same venue after winning the title — and Flick did not want a repeat of that chaos.
Lamine Yamal, though involved in the game’s biggest moments, refrained from unnecessary provocation.
Flick later confirmed his anger stemmed from wanting the celebrations to be “inside, with respect,” a sentiment that cast light on his efforts to instill discipline in a team full of young talent — especially stars like Lamine Yamal.
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1. Pre-Match Chaos Outside the Stadium
Shockingly, the drama began even before a ball was kicked. A white car ploughed into a crowd of Espanyol supporters waiting near the RCDE Stadium, injuring 15 people. Though police later confirmed it was likely an accident caused by a loss of control, the terrifying incident set a grim tone ahead of kick-off.
Videos from the scene showed panicked fans, bloodied faces, and chaos as ambulances rushed in. While the injuries were not believed to be life-threatening, it added a surreal backdrop to a high-stakes match.
For Lamine Yamal and the rest of the Barcelona squad, the disturbing scenes outside were a reminder of how footballing rivalries can sometimes blur into real-world danger — a sobering note on a night that should have been solely about football.
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