Real Madrid has captured their 36th La Liga title last night after beating Cadiz 3-0 before Girona defeated last year’s champions, Barcelona, by 4-2 to seal Los Blancos’ triumph.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side did their homework against the Andalucian stragglers to virtually guarantee a record-extending 36th Spanish title, which was later confirmed when Barcelona dropped points at Montilivi.
Girona’s dramatic victory confirmed that they will play in the Champions League for the first time in their history next season.
Early efforts from Madrid striker Joselu and Ruben Sobrino were either closed down or fired at the fans in what was a slow start to proceedings.
Dani Ceballos also had a shot blocked after Cadiz goalkeeper Jeremias Ledesma went walkabout at a corner.
Brahim Diaz opened the scoring when he netted in the 51st minute to put Madrid ahead and then set up Jude Bellingham for the second, with Joselu tapping home a third to leave Madrid on the cusp of the title.
Joselu while speaking after the game said, “We leave our skins out there on the pitch to live moments like today’s, we are so close to the league.
“There are young players who are very hungry for titles, veterans who are delighted to be here… and these are special moments.”
Ancelotti played a heavily rotated side ahead of the Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
The coach selected only captain Nacho Fernandez from the starting line-up that earned a 2-2 draw in Bavaria this week.
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Furthermore, Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois started for the first time this season after a nine-month lay off due to a knee injury, keeping a clean sheet.
Also, Madrid midfielder Luka Modric once again made history as he became the oldest player to appear for the club in LaLiga, at 38 years and 238 days, breaking late Hungarian great Ferenc Puskas’ record from 1965 by five days.
Barcelona humbled for a second time this season by Girona.
Los Blancos could only celebrate after Girona came from behind twice to defeat Barcelona for the second time this season in a thrilling derby.
Barcelona took the lead through Andreas Christensen but La Liga’s top scorer Artem Dovbyk levelled with his 20th goal of the campaign.
Robert Lewandowski’s penalty sent Barcelona ahead but substitute Portu made a huge impact in the second half for Girona.
The winger netted the equaliser and then set up Miguel Gutierrez who put Girona ahead. Portu sensationally volleyed home the fourth to ignite Girona’s tiny Montilivi stadium and get the party started.
