🎥 Barcelona crowned champions: scenes from the trophy ceremony 🏆
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CHAMPIONS!
This Sunday, despite the 3-2 defeat against Villarreal, FC Barcelona was able to lift its La Liga championship trophy in front of its fans.
Hansi Flick and the season's key players were cheered by the supporters.
The best moments of this ceremony can be found below:
Ladies and gentlemen! HANSI FLICK! 😘 pic.twitter.com/npjhyvyCGH
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 18, 2025
An ovation for Pedri! 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/OzgEJJbVJC
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 18, 2025
LAMINE YAMALLLLLL!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/2oF4BzjJ6H
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 18, 2025
Raphinhaaaaaa!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/KO5L3XQprX
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 18, 2025
KOUNDEEEE!!!!! pic.twitter.com/Zm8aDfZwjn
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 18, 2025
THE MOMENT! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/x1azKHAcBa
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 18, 2025
ALÉ, ALÉ, ALÉEEEEEEEE 💙❤️ pic.twitter.com/hHIAoTyAFe
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 18, 2025
- Yamal's ASSASSIN dribble against Villarreal
- Raphinha's new daring haircut
- This Barça star celebrates by making the JUL sign
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