Barca claim La Liga title with Clasico win over Real Madrid

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Barcelona won La Liga with a 2-0 victory over Real Madrid in the Clasico, securing their 29th title. Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres scored to put Barca 14 points clear of Madrid with three matches left.

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Barcelona clinched La Liga with a 2-0 win over Real Madrid
Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres scored for Barcelona
Barca moved 14 points clear of Real Madrid
Real Madrid finished the season without major trophies
Hansi Flick's team aims for a record 100 points in the league

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Barcelona clinched La Liga with a 2-0 win over Real Madrid in the Clasico, with Marcus Rashford opening the scoring at Camp Nou (Josep LAGO) (Josep LAGO/AFP/AFP) Barcelona secured their 29th Spanish 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 Hansi Flick's side clinch La Liga in consecutive years, while consigning Madrid to a trophyless season. Barca moved an unassailable 14 points clear of second-place Los Blancos with three matches remaining. This was only the second time the outcome of La Liga 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 Barca. 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. "This title is more special for winning it at home against Madrid, now we have to enjoy it with the fans," Barca midfielder Frenkie de Jong told Movistar. "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." Madrid arrived at the match embroiled in chaos, after midfielder Fede Valverde was ruled out with a head injury following a training ground scuffle with team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni, who started. Barca 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. "It has been a tough day. It started in the morning and I really, I'll never forget this day," Flick told fans on the pitch. "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." The German coach opted for the energetic Rashford, on loan from , on the right wing in place of injured teenage star . The Catalans, who only needed to avoid defeat, came out with their eyes firmly locked on the prize, racing into a two-goal lead inside 18 minutes. Rashford opened the scoring with a superb free-kick, whipping the ball into the top left corner from a position 20 yards out, right of centre. Torres doubled the hosts' advantage at a jubilant Camp Nou, the 62,000-strong crowd enjoying the first Clasico back there since the stadium was reopened. produced a clever backheel to allow Torres to burst into the box and ram past . , playing in place of injured Madrid superstar , prodded narrowly wide after racing in behind Barca's high defensive line.

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How did Barcelona secure the La Liga title against Real Madrid?

Barcelona secured the La Liga title by defeating Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clasico, with goals from Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres.

What was the significance of the Clasico result for Real Madrid?

The loss to Barcelona meant Real Madrid finished the season without any major trophies for the second consecutive year.

Who scored the goals for Barcelona in the Clasico?

Marcus Rashford opened the scoring with a free-kick, followed by a goal from Ferran Torres in the first half.

What are the implications for Real Madrid after the Clasico defeat?

Real Madrid faces a potential summer reshuffle, with discussions about changes in management and player personnel following their trophyless season.

Barca claim La Liga title with Clasico win over Real Madrid

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