Real Madrid crown La Liga champions

Real Madrid has been crowned Spanish league champions on Sunday after defeating Malaga 2 nill to lift the La Liga title for the first time in five years since 2011-12 season.


Portuguese international and current world footballer of the year, Cristiano Ronaldo put Madrid on their way to victory with a goal in just the second minute before Karim Benzema settled off the tie with a second in the second half to hand manager Zinedine Zidane his first Spanish league trophy.

Madrid had needed a draw to win the title, in other to avoid an upset with rivals Barcelona waiting to pounce on any slip up by the capital side.

Madrid still have the chance to add to their trophy haul this season when they defend their champions league title against Juventus on June 3.