Real Madrid have officially celebrated with their first La Liga trophy since 2012, with Cristiano Ronaldo and company having finally got their hands on the coveted silverware.
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Real claimed the Spanish football title for a 33rd time as Cristiano Ronaldo struck his 40th goal of the season and Karim Benzema slotted home early in the second half to secure a 2-0 win at Malaga.
It was also a great win for Zinedine Zidane who only just had his first full season as the coach of Real Madrid.
He says no matter what happens with his current contract dispute, he’ll always have a soft spot for Real Madrid.
The four-time Ballon d’Or victor said the media’s portrayal of him was wide of the mark, but stopped short of denying the accusations thrown at him following Madrid’s 2-0 win at Malaga on Sunday, which officially dethroned titleholders Barcelona.
According to AS, 28 people received medical attention due to “tiredness and dizziness”, with the worst injury reported among those present a broken ankle after a fall during over-exuberant celebrations.
The Tico will now have the chance to win another title on June 3 when Real Madrid plays in the final of the 2017 Europe Champions League against Italy’s Juventus.
In the aftermath of the win, different Real Madrid players shared their thoughts and jubilation with the press. And Real’s run to the title was most certainly a squad effort with Ronaldo sidelined or rested for nine games – all of which they won. People talk about me and do not know a damn thing.
Team captain Sergio Ramos took the walkway set up over the plaza’s fountain and draped the statue of the goddess Cibele with a Spain flag that carried Madrid’s name on it. “I am happy. It has been an incredible year”.
Numerous team’s supporters stayed at the plaza long after the squad had left.
“You were the best player in the world, and now you are simply the best coach in the world”.
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The playmaker has not only produced some outstanding form this year with guile and creativity, he also makes the team more balanced than when Bale plays, a quality that only makes Los Blancos even harder to beat. For their families, for those who keep fighting. They headed to the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, where they caught a convertible bus to enjoy the title with their supporters. “I ask God for them to recover”. “Congratulations to them”, the Spain global was quoted as saying by Goal.
