Real Madrid secured their 36th La Liga championship title as Barcelona endured a 4-2 defeat against Girona.
Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid squad showcased their dominance with a commanding 3-0 victory over Cadiz earlier in the day on Saturday, setting the stage for Barcelona’s crucial match at the Estadi Montilivi.
At halftime, Barcelona held a narrow 2-1 lead, intensifying the pressure for a decisive victory. However, Girona’s formidable second-half performance saw them net three goals, effectively securing Real Madrid’s unassailable lead at the top of the table with four matches left in the season.
In Real’s triumphant journey, English midfielder Jude Bellingham emerged as a pivotal figure, boasting an impressive tally of 18 goals in 26 La Liga appearances during his debut season with the club.
Celebrating the monumental achievement, Bellingham took to social media, sharing his jubilation with the message “CAMPEONES!!! HALA MADRID Y NADA MAS!!!” which translates to “Champions!!! Go Madrid and nothing more!!!”
Bellingham now joins the esteemed ranks of Laurie Cunningham (1979–80), Steve McManaman (2000–01 and 2002–03), David Beckham (2006-07), and Kieran Trippier (2020-21) as Englishmen who have triumphed in La Liga.
Real Madrid’s dominance in the league has been unparalleled this season, with just one league defeat and the potential to culminate the campaign with an impressive 99 points, marking their second-highest total in history.
For Ancelotti, this triumph marks his second La Liga title as the helm of Real Madrid, adding to his previous victory in the 2021-22 season.
With this latest victory, Real now boast nine more league titles than their arch-rivals Barcelona, further solidifying their status as one of the most successful clubs in football history.
Looking ahead, the 14-time European Cup winners are set to face Bayern Munich in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final at the Bernabeu. After a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Allianz Arena, anticipation runs high as Real Madrid aims to secure their path to the final.