"REAL MADRID TAKE LA LIGA FOR THE 29th TIME!!!"



38 Days of tension, 38 days of illusion, 38 of dreaming, 38 days.. with one objective. To win their 29th Spanish La Liga Title. The Real Madrid C.F. Proved once more that they are truly Spain's greatest football club! Real Madrid staged the achievement of the Liga title tonight before all its fans after beating Athletic Bilbao in an intense and thrilling game. Ronaldo did one of his best games with Real. Today he scored two goals and provoked the free kick that Roberto Carlos took to hit another target. On leaving the field to be replaced by Morientes, the Brazilian forward got a huge applause from the stands, as a sort of pre-celebration of the title. Real Madrid has achieved its 29th Liga bringing this excellent season to such an spectacular end!

THE MATCH:
2 - REAL MADRID: Casillas; Michel Salgado, Hierro (Pavón, 90’), Helguera, Roberto Carlos; Makelele, Guti; Figo, Raúl, Zidane (Solari, 89’); and Ronaldo (Morientes, 83’).
1 - ATHLETIC: Aranzubia; Luis Prieto, Lacruz, Karanka, Del Horno; Gurpegi, Alkiza; Joseba Etxeberria (Tiko, 69’), Yeste (Oscar Vales, 75’), Ezquerro (Arriaga, 69’); and Urzaiz. REFEREE: Ramírez Domínguez, Navarra Referees Association. Yellow cards to Hierro and Gurpegui.
GOALS:
1-0: Min. 9: Roberto Carlos and Figo’s move on the left flank, the Brazilian sends a centre shot to Ronaldo, who scores.
1-1: Min. 36: Alkiza takes Casillas by surprise with a long-range shot.
2-1: Min. 45: Roberto Carlos, free kick.
3-1: Min. 60: Centre pass from Zidane to Ronaldo, who beats Aranzubía with a right-footed shot.
OTHER FACTS: Liga Matchday 38. Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, full. It has been the 18th time that the tickets have been sold out this season at Bernabéu. Hot evening and field of play in perfect condition.