El Clásico just became more classic.
FC Barcelona beat Real Madrid, 2-0, on Sunday, May 10 to capture back-to-back La Liga championships. It is the first time in the 100-year history of the rivalry that a club has won the league championship as a result of the rivalry match.
Marcus Rashford netted a free kick in the ninth minute and Ferran Torres added a goal nine minutes later to secure the victory at Camp Nou. The club is undefeated in league play at home.
Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal did not participate in the match due to a hamstring injury he suffered last month. He enthusiastically supported his teammates on the sideline while wearing a pink Stone Island hoodie.
With World Cup qualifying now complete, national teams around the globe are turning their attention toward soccer’s biggest tournament.
These are 12 incredible players to watch as they represent their countries on the World Cup stage.
Above, Sweden’s Alexander Isak plays for his national team. The forward is set to be one of the key figures for Sweden at the World Cup as he continues his role leading the attack for club and country.
Sweden’s forward Viktor Gyokeres, right.
Arda Guler of Turkey, right.
Hakan Calhanoglu of Turkey
Turkey’s forward Kenan Yildiz
Patrik Schick of Czechia, top.
Czechia’s midfielder Tomas Soucek.
Bosnia-Herzegovina’s forward Edin Dzeko, left.
Ermedin Demirovic of Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Iraq’s forward Ayman Hussein, left.
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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup
With World Cup qualifying now complete, national teams around the globe are turning their attention toward soccer’s biggest tournament.
These are 12 incredible players to watch as they represent their countries on the World Cup stage.
Above, Sweden’s Alexander Isak plays for his national team. The forward is set to be one of the key figures for Sweden at the World Cup as he continues his role leading the attack for club and country.
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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup
With World Cup qualifying now complete, national teams around the globe are turning their attention toward soccer’s biggest tournament.
These are 12 incredible players to watch as they represent their countries on the World Cup stage.
Above, Sweden’s Alexander Isak plays for his national team. The forward is set to be one of the key figures for Sweden at the World Cup as he continues his role leading the attack for club and country.
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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup
Sweden’s forward Viktor Gyokeres, right.
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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup
Arda Guler of Turkey, right.
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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup
Hakan Calhanoglu of Turkey
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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup
Turkey’s forward Kenan Yildiz
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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup
Patrik Schick of Czechia, top.
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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup
Czechia’s midfielder Tomas Soucek.
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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup
Bosnia-Herzegovina’s forward Edin Dzeko, left.
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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup
Ermedin Demirovic of Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup
Iraq’s forward Ayman Hussein, left.
Kylian Mbappé did not play for Real Madrid. He was not included in the game-day lineup and missed his club’s previous game with his own hamstring injury. The French superstar is the leading scorer in La Liga with 24 goals on the season.
Jude Bellingham attempted to give Real Madrid life in the second half with a goal, but he was ruled offsides. In another play, he made contact with Eric Garcia while trying to get the ball, fell to the grass and cut his face.
Barcelona only needed a draw to capture their 29th league title. The last time they won consecutive championships was during the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons. The Spanish club has captured 11 of the last 18 La Liga championships.
Ronald Araujo lifts the La Liga trophy as FC Barcelona players celebrate after defeating Real Madrid to secure the title at Spotify Camp Nou on May 10, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona won this game while wearing kits featuring Olivia Rodrigo’s logo as part of the club’s partnership with Spotify. The popstar sang the Barça anthem before kickoff and had a quick chat with Yamal. There was also a moment of silence for Hansi Flick’s father. The club announced the passing of the manager’s father hours before the match.
Barcelona Femení, the club’s women’s team, won Liga F earlier this week.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: FC Barcelona clinch La Liga title with El Clásico win vs. Real Madrid
