Defending champions Barca kicked off knowing they needed a win to keep alive any faint hopes of retaining the title — or at least postpone the inevitability of Real Madrid taking the championship away from them for as long as possible.

Real Madrid sealed a record-extending 36th La Liga title on Saturday after rival Barcelona suffered a second-half collapse against Girona, succumbing to a 4-2 defeat which ensured that Los Blancos cannot be overtaken at the top of the table.

Real Madrid are Spanish champions for the 36th time after a 3-0 win over Cadiz coupled with Girona's 4-2 thumping of Barcelona secured them the La Liga title with four rounds of games to go.

Girona are on the brink of history. A win this afternoon will secure their place in the Champions League. This would be a huge achievement for a club who are yet to play any part in European football. Three points for the home side would see them leapfrog Barcelona and move into second place.

Goals from Brahim Díaz, Jude Bellingham and Joselu earned Real Madrid a 3-0 win against Cádiz before Barça’s loss to Girona handed Carlo Ancelotti’s side the title

This defeat can have significant implications for Barcelona, as it puts a second-place La Liga finish in doubt, which can cost them a Spanish Super Cup spot and a significant amount of prize money. But for most fans,

Brahim Diaz starred as Real Madrid moved closer to the La Liga title with victory over Cadiz. The former Manchester City winger netted a sublime strike, firing into the top corner from just inside the box in the 51st minute.

Real Madrid has won its record-extending 36th Spanish league title after increasing its lead over second-place Girona to an insurmountable 13 points with four games remaining

Real Madrid were crowned champions of La Liga for the 36th time after FC Barcelona suffered a 4-2 defeat by Girona. Carlo Ancelotti’s side eased to a 3-0 win over Cadiz earlier on Saturday, which meant the Catalan club had to win at the Estadi Montilivi.

(Reuters) -Real Madrid claimed a record-extending 36th LaLiga title on Saturday after Girona fought-back to beat Barcelona 4-2, a result that left Carlo Ancelotti's side with an unassailable lead in the standings.

Real Madrid won the LaLiga title on Saturday, beating Cádiz before rivals Barcelona dropped points at Girona and gave Madrid an insurmountable lead at the top.