[La Liga] Madrid defeat hands title to Barca
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Madrid defeat hands title to Barca
Barcelona were crowned Primera Division champions for the first time since 2006 after Real Madrid lost 3-2 at Villarreal on Saturday night.
Madrid twice came from behind to draw level, but keeper Iker Casillas' error in stoppage time gifted Villarreal the victory which leaves Juande Ramos' men eight points behind Barca with just two games left.
Even a draw, though, would not have been enough for Madrid to stay in the title hunt.
Barcelona travel to Real Mallorca on Sunday, but the Catalans' focus can now turn to their Champions League final meeting with Manchester United.
It is the second trophy for Barcelona this term after they secured the Copa del Rey in midweek.
Villarreal denied Pep Guardiola's men the title last weekend as they scored a last-gasp leveller at the Nou Camp, and there was another thrilling climax at El Madrigal, although this time Barca were the beneficiaries.
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Y all those title chaser lost to a clubs
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The Utd - RM jinx is broken.
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Raul Congratulates Barcelona After Real Madrid's Villarreal Loss
Real Madrid icon Raul has congratulated Barcelona on their Primera Division triumph, while expressing his regret at his side's loss.
Speaking to reporters after the 3-2 loss to Villarreal, Raul said, "This was a better performance, but in the end Villarreal won in the last minute."
The striker then paid tribute to Barcelona, continuing, "We must congratulate Barcelona because they are worthy champions.
"We have not made it easy for them."
Finally, Raul reflected on the occasion of his 700th game, saying, "I am happy to have played 700 games, but it would have been better to celebrate with a victory."