(1-0) 27' Prieto (o.g) (2-0) 31' Pedro, (3-0) 61' Messi, (4-0) 75' Messi
Barcelona sealed their second consecutive league triumph, crowning themselves La Liga Champions 2010 with a comfortable four goal win over relegated Real Valladolid. After overcoming a nervy start in which Victor Valdes, who wins the seasons Zamora trophy, almost gifted Manucho the opening goal, Pedro and Leo Messi guided Barca to the title with a customary exhibition of attacking football and lethal finishing. Barcelona relied on a own goal from Luis Prieto to calm the nerves, but once Pedro slotted in the second the Camp Nou transformed into a 98,000 strong party. News had filtered through about Dudas goal for Malaga against Real Madrid but with further goals from Pichichi and Golden Boot winner Lionel Messi, the match in Andalucia was ultimately irrelevant. The Argentine capped another riproaring season with his 33rd and 34th league goals, which took his total for the season in all competitions to a remarkable 47 strikes, equalling the record for Barcelona set by a certain Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima in 1996/1997. The final whistle confirmed Real Valladolids descent into La Segunda and sent thousands of euforic Barca fans on a familiar journey to Plaza Catalunya to revel what has been another dominant season in Spain. During the post-match celebrations on the pitch the players donned shirts which read 'Don't think about one season, think about history'. The Pep dream team have just written another chapter in Barcelonas.
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Malaga 1 - 1 Real Madrid
(1-0) 9' Duda, (1-1) 48' Van der Vaart
Real Madrid were unable to conjure up a win that would have given them a slim chance of snatching the title from Barcelona at the death as Malaga grabbed a crucial point which confirmed their top flight survival. In the end todays result in the Rosaleda was inconsequential with regard to the title given Barcas rout of Valladolid. Portuguese winger Duda scored the goal that kept Malaga in the top flight, controlling Caicedos audacious backheel to scuff a shot past Iker Casillas. From then on it was all about Malaga keeper Gustavo Munua who kept a increasingly disheartened Real Madrid at bay. Not even goalmachines Cristiano Ronaldo and Higuain were able to sign the season off with a winning goal, with Madrid having to be content with a point earned through Rafeal Van der Vaarts neat equaliser. After an outlay of close to €270 million last summer, Florentino Perez will not be impressed by his empty trophy cabinet, although in defence of doomed manager Manuel Pellegrini, Real Madrid have beaten their record for league points and wins. Not his fault Madrid are competing against the finest team of our generation, but his future at the Bernabeu appears to be at an end. Expect uncle Florentino to dispose of the Chilean and open the biggest chequebook in world football once more.
Valencia 1 - 0 Tenerife
(1-0) 91' Alexis
Even though Valencia were playing for pride they completely outclassed a surprisingly tame Tenerife to send Ruben Barajas off on a high and their visitors down to the second division. Only a series of stops from Tenerife keeper Sergio Aragoneses prevented Valencia from scoring five or six and all this without David Villa and David Silva who were prevented from lighting up the Mestalla for possibly the last time. Centre-back Alexis got the goal in added time, as Tenerife were left to rue a passionless performance which cost them their Liga status.
Osasuna 1 - 1 Xerez
(1-0) 55' Dady, (1-1) 61' Antoñito
It wasn't to be for Nestor Gorosito and his Xerez side as they came up short against Osasuna in Pamplona. Los Azulinos depended on other results and while Real Valladolid and Tenerife both lost, the draw for Malaga would have sent them down even if they had found that elusive second goal. Cheered on by over 1000 away fans, Xerez were all over Osasuna, yet fell behind to Dadys strike just after half-time. But just as they've done on what has been a heroic second half to the season, the Jerezanos fought back into the match through sub Antoñitos long range effort. Xerez drop back down into La Segunda in their inaugural season in the first division, although their fans and everyone connected to the club can be immensely proud of the pure effort and determination shown over the last few months. If Gorosito stays on, expect the Andalucians to mount a serious challenge to jump straight back up.
Racing Santander 2 - 0 Sporting Gijon
(1-0) 34' Tchite, (2-0) 54' Tchite
There was only going to be one winner here, as Sporting Gijon sent out a team full of reserves and youth teamers which couldnt cope with a Racing team playing to keep themselves in La Liga. Burundi striker Mohamed Tchite got both the goals which kept Santander up, one a clinical header and the other a tidy finish inside the six yard box. Miguel Portugal will be relieved to have maintained Racing in the first division but the Sardinero let their feelings be known regarding what has been a shocking season. Time to clear out the dead wood and start afresh.
PS. I've seen that a lot of people have entered looking for that shirt they're wearing, so in case you're interested you can buy it HERE!
Malaga 1 - 1 Real Madrid
(1-0) 9' Duda, (1-1) 48' Van der Vaart
Real Madrid were unable to conjure up a win that would have given them a slim chance of snatching the title from Barcelona at the death as Malaga grabbed a crucial point which confirmed their top flight survival. In the end todays result in the Rosaleda was inconsequential with regard to the title given Barcas rout of Valladolid. Portuguese winger Duda scored the goal that kept Malaga in the top flight, controlling Caicedos audacious backheel to scuff a shot past Iker Casillas. From then on it was all about Malaga keeper Gustavo Munua who kept a increasingly disheartened Real Madrid at bay. Not even goalmachines Cristiano Ronaldo and Higuain were able to sign the season off with a winning goal, with Madrid having to be content with a point earned through Rafeal Van der Vaarts neat equaliser. After an outlay of close to €270 million last summer, Florentino Perez will not be impressed by his empty trophy cabinet, although in defence of doomed manager Manuel Pellegrini, Real Madrid have beaten their record for league points and wins. Not his fault Madrid are competing against the finest team of our generation, but his future at the Bernabeu appears to be at an end. Expect uncle Florentino to dispose of the Chilean and open the biggest chequebook in world football once more.
Valencia 1 - 0 Tenerife
(1-0) 91' Alexis
Even though Valencia were playing for pride they completely outclassed a surprisingly tame Tenerife to send Ruben Barajas off on a high and their visitors down to the second division. Only a series of stops from Tenerife keeper Sergio Aragoneses prevented Valencia from scoring five or six and all this without David Villa and David Silva who were prevented from lighting up the Mestalla for possibly the last time. Centre-back Alexis got the goal in added time, as Tenerife were left to rue a passionless performance which cost them their Liga status.
Osasuna 1 - 1 Xerez
(1-0) 55' Dady, (1-1) 61' Antoñito
It wasn't to be for Nestor Gorosito and his Xerez side as they came up short against Osasuna in Pamplona. Los Azulinos depended on other results and while Real Valladolid and Tenerife both lost, the draw for Malaga would have sent them down even if they had found that elusive second goal. Cheered on by over 1000 away fans, Xerez were all over Osasuna, yet fell behind to Dadys strike just after half-time. But just as they've done on what has been a heroic second half to the season, the Jerezanos fought back into the match through sub Antoñitos long range effort. Xerez drop back down into La Segunda in their inaugural season in the first division, although their fans and everyone connected to the club can be immensely proud of the pure effort and determination shown over the last few months. If Gorosito stays on, expect the Andalucians to mount a serious challenge to jump straight back up.
Racing Santander 2 - 0 Sporting Gijon
(1-0) 34' Tchite, (2-0) 54' Tchite
There was only going to be one winner here, as Sporting Gijon sent out a team full of reserves and youth teamers which couldnt cope with a Racing team playing to keep themselves in La Liga. Burundi striker Mohamed Tchite got both the goals which kept Santander up, one a clinical header and the other a tidy finish inside the six yard box. Miguel Portugal will be relieved to have maintained Racing in the first division but the Sardinero let their feelings be known regarding what has been a shocking season. Time to clear out the dead wood and start afresh.