Real Madrid crowned champions after Barca’s defeat at Girona

Real Madrid have been crowned champions of La Liga after Barcelona failed to beat Girona.

Carlo Ancelotti's side moved thirteen points clear at the top of table with a 3-0 victory against Cadiz on Saturday courtesy of goals from Brahmin Diaz, Jobe Bellingham and Joselu.

The result meant Barcelona had to defeat their Catalan rivals to have any chance of knocking them off top spot.

With the pressure firmly on, Xavi's side got off to a perfect start at the Estadi Montilivi, with Andreas Christensen firing them in front after just three minutes.

Girona have consistently punched above their weight this season, and the City Football Group side immediately hit back after going behind and levelled through Artem Dovbyk.

On the brink of half-time Robert Lewandowski restored Barca's lead from the penalty spot to take his tally to 24 for the season in all competitions.

The hosts seized the momentum after the restart however, and three goals in ten minutes provided the fatal blow for their opponents' title hopes.

Substitute Portu provided the equaliser before former Real youngster Miguel Gutierrez fired his side in front with a deflected strike from close range.

Portu then doubled his total for the game to put the result beyond doubt, scoring an excellent volley from the edge of the box.

The full-time whistle sealed Barca's fate to hand the title to Los Blancos with four games remaining, matching their Classico rivals' achievement from last season. 

Victory also confirmed a Champions League spot for Girona for the first time in their history, the latest development in the club's extraordinary campaign after they only returned to the top flight in 2022.