Real Madrid defeated Cadiz 3-0, while Girona registered a stunning 4-2 victory over defending La Liga champions Barcelona to seal a record-extending 36th title for Los Blancos on Saturday.
Real Madrid’s comfortable win over Cadiz sent them 14 points clear of third-placed Barcelona in the La Liga points table with only 12 left to play.
Meanwhile, Girona is trailing Real Madrid by 13 points in second position after their second 4-2 win over Barcelona.
Cadiz showed resistance against Real Madrid in the initial phase of the game, however, Los Blancos nullified their attempts at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
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Brahim Diaz opened the scoring for the hosts after the first half, followed by a brilliant goal by Jude Bellingham 17 minutes later to extend the lead.
Joselu ensured that the home side ended the match on high with the third goal to seal the dominant victory.
“We’ve had a spectacular Liga campaign,” Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti told reporters after the victory. “We’ve made few errors and the advantage is deserved.”
“We leave our skins out there on the pitch to live moments like today’s,” Madrid striker Joselu said.
“There are young players who are very hungry for titles, veterans who are delighted to be here… and these are special moments.”
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Barcelona needed the victory in their clash against Girona to keep title hopes alive and Andreas Christensen sent them ahead in the third minute.
However, Girona bounced back a minute later as Artem Dovbyk levelled the score.
Both teams fought hard to get the lead before Barcelona were awarded a penalty at the stroke of half-time, which Robert Lewandowski converted.
Girona came back strongly in the second half with Portu and Miguel Gutiérrez scoring two goals in three minutes to take the home team ahead in 67 minutes.
Portu scored another one in the 74th minute to further extend Girona’s lead, which remained intact until the final whistle.
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