Real Madrid lift their 36th La Liga crown: Key stats
Real Madrid won their 36th La Liga title after Barcelona lost 4-2 against Girona on matchday 34 of the ongoing 2023-24 season. Los Blancos won their match, beating Cadiz 3-0. Later on, Girona's win ensured Real claim the prestigious trophy. This is a massive moment for Real, who are on an unbeaten run of 28 matches in the league. Here are the details.
36th league title
Key stats as Real go 28 matches unbeaten
Since a 3-1 defeat to arch-rivals Atletico Madrid back in September, Real Madrid are 28 matches unbeaten in the league. During the run, Real have clocked 23 wins (D5). Also, Los Blancos have kept 16 clean sheets. Real have a total of 27 wins, six draws and a defeat this season (87 points). Carlo Ancelotti's men have scored 74 goals besides conceding 22.
How was the title win decided?
Real won their match and waited for the result between Girona and Barca. Girona's win saw them get to 74 points and take second place. Barca are third with 73 points. With four matches left this season, Real's 87 points became untouchable.
Real's La Liga title wins
Real's La Liga title wins: 1931-32, 1932-33, 1953-54, 1954-55, 1956-57, 1957-58, 1960-61, 1961-62, 1962-63, 1963-64, 1964-65, 1966-67, 1967-68, 1968-69, 1971-72, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1977-78, 1978-79, 1979-80, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1994-95, 1996-97, 2000-01, 2002-03, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2011-12, 2016-17, 2019-20, 2021-22, 2023-24. Real have extended the lead over second-placed Barca in terms of title wins. Barca have won 27 La Liga titles.
28th managerial trophy win for Ancelotti
Ancelotti won his 28th managerial trophy in his career, including 12 with Real Madrid. This was the Italian's second La Liga title win (also in 2021-22). This was Real's second trophy win this season (also Supercopa de Espana).
Real beat Cadiz 3-0 for the second time this season
Real completed the double over Cadiz, winning both league matches by 3-0 margins this season. On Saturday, Real and Cadiz played out a goalless first half. Thereafter Brahim Diaz opened the scoring in the 51st minute. Jude Bellingham scored Real's second in the 68th minute. Joselu added a third in the 93rd minute. Luka Modric, Diaz and Nacho provided the assists in sequence.
Girona complete the double over Barcelona
Girona beat Barcelona for the second time this season. A 4-2 win saw Girona enhance their chances to finish second. Andreas Christensen scored a third-minute goal for Barca before Artem Dovbyk equalized almost instantly. Robert Lewandowski's penalty made it 2-1 for Barca. Three goals in nine minutes for Girona in the second half helped the hosts win. Portu scored a brace.
Key numbers for Dovbyk, Bellingham and Lewandowski
Girona's Dovbyk is now the first player in La Liga this season to hit 20 goals. He owns six assists. Bellingham scored his 18th La Liga goal in his debut season (A4). He is Real's highest scorer. Barca's Lewandowski scored his 17th goal in La Liga this season. Lewandowski is involved in 25 La Liga goals this season (A8).
Other key players for Real this season
Besides Bellingham's consistency with 22 goals involvement, Vinicius Junior has played a key role with 13 goals and 5 assists. Rodrygo owns 10 goals and five assists. Meanwhile, Joselu has nine goals (A2).
