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Ronaldo hands Real Madrid first La Liga title since 2012

Malaga v Real Madrid - Spanish Liga Santander - La Rosaleda, Malaga, Spain - 21/5/17 Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo in action with Malaga's Luis HernandezReuters

Real Madrid ended their five-year wait for the La Liga title on Sunday as Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema scored in a 2-0 win at Malaga, clinching a 33rd league triumph.

Football Soccer - Malaga v Real Madrid - Spanish Liga Santander - La Rosaleda, Malaga, Spain - 21/5/17 Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema (not pictured) scores their second goal as Sergio Ramos reacts to his effort being savedReuters / Jon Nazca

Real needed just a point to wrap up the title and raced into the lead when Ronaldo scored in the second minute, ensuring the champions scored in every league game of the season. Benzema wrapped up the win early in the second half.

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