Barcelona beat Real Madrid in Clasico to win 29th LaLiga title

Barcelona secured their 29th LaLiga league title after beating Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clasico on Sunday.

Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres struck in the first half to help Barcelona clinch LaLiga in consecutive years, while consigning Madrid to a trophyless season.

Hansi Flick’s side moved an unassailable 14 points clear of second-place Los Blancos with three matches remaining.

This was only the second time the outcome of LaLiga has been decided directly by the result of a Clasico, with record 36-time champions Real Madrid winning their first title in 1932 after a draw with Barcelona.

Flick’s team were disappointed to be knocked out in the Champions League quarter-finals by Atletico Madrid in April, but were still determined to celebrate in style.

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong said: “This title is more special for winning it at home against Madrid, now we have to enjoy it with the fans.

“We have been the best team in Spain – of course we also want to win the Champions League, that’s the objective.

“Next year we will have another opportunity.”

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Barcelona coach Flick received bad news before the game, with his father passing away, but took his place on the touchline regardless, to oversee his side’s comfortable triumph.

Flick said: “It has been a tough day. It started in the morning and I really, I’ll never forget this day.

“I’m really proud about that we have such a team. I want to say thank you to everyone, thank you for everything, thanks for really fighting. I really appreciate that a lot.”

Flick’s side remain on course to match the record of 100 points in a league season and can win all their home matches if they defeat Real Betis in the one remaining.

Meanwhile, Madrid finish a second consecutive season without a major trophy, staring down the barrel of a summer reshuffle, including former coach Jose Mourinho being linked with a potential return.