FC Barcelona, Champions of Spain for the 28th Time: A Near-Perfect Season
FC Barcelona has officially been crowned La Liga champions for the 28th time in the club’s storied history, capping off a remarkable 2024–2025 campaign. With a young, dynamic, and inspired squad, Barça has firmly reestablished itself at the summit of Spanish football.
With 27 wins, just 5 losses, and 4 draws, the Catalans dominated the league thanks to fluid attacking play, rock-solid defending, and a rejuvenated sense of identity and confidence. Beyond the statistics, the season was defined by the rise of new stars and the cohesion of a well-balanced team.
Lamine Yamal, only 17, emerged as one of the world’s most promising talents. His pace, technical skill, and composure in front of goal dazzled fans and critics alike. Alongside him, Pedri stood out as the heartbeat of the team — the engine and creative hub who dictated the rhythm of play with poise and intelligence.
Jules Koundé deserves special praise for his consistent and disciplined performances in defense, while Wojciech Szczęsny, who had previously considered retiring, answered the call to step in for the injured Marc-André ter Stegen. The experienced Polish goalkeeper delivered a nearly flawless season, making decisive saves and offering the leadership Barça needed at the back.
The only setback in an otherwise stellar campaign was the Champions League semifinal loss to Inter Milan, a reminder that international success still requires greater experience and maturity.
Nevertheless, this disappointment does not overshadow the brilliance of the season. Barcelona also triumphed multiple times over archrival Real Madrid, asserting domestic dominance in the fiercest of rivalries.
Perhaps most impressively, this team boasts one of the youngest average ages in Europe, a signal that the future is bright. With the foundation laid this year, FC Barcelona is poised to build a new golden era in the years to come.
Barça are champions — and this could be just the beginning of a new reign.