Atletico Madrid crowned La Liga champions, 2-1 victory over Valladolid

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Atletico Madrid crowned La Liga champions, 2-1 victory over Valladolid

Madrid: Atletico Madrid have been crowned La Liga champions for the first time since 2014 with veteran striker Luis Suarez scoring the winner in a 2-1 victory over Valladolid.

Suarez scored in the 58th minute for Atletico after Angel Correa had equalised Oscar Plano’s opener for Valladolid on Saturday.

Elsewhere, closest rivals Real Madrid beat Villarreal 2-1 but that was not enough to overhaul a two-point deficit.

Real trailed at home to a 20th-minute goal by Yeremi Pino for Villarreal.

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Karim Benzema’s late headed equaliser and Luka Modric’s last-minute goal gave Real victory but it was too little, too late as Atletico claimed the title for the 11th time in their history.

Atletico finished top of the standings with 86 points, while Real finished second on 84.

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