That's it then, apart from next weekend's cup final. As expected Real Madrid are champions, although they left it late to beat Mallorca. Van Nistelrooy couldn't help much though as he left the field with an injury early on, and although he does take Spain's Pichichi award, he was unable to get the goal he wanted to match Totti as Europe's golden boot. Barcelona gave it their best shot, Messi scoring twice and Ronaldinho another as they beat neighbours Gimnàstic 1-5, but with head-to-head goal average taking preference in La Liga they had to hope for a slip up from Madrid to take the title, which didn't happen.

Diego Milito finished second on a league only basis, but more importantly for Zaragoza his goal saved their place in the UEFA cup. And there were goals too for David Villa and for Tamudo, who was presented with an award before kick off as the club's all time top scorer. (18.06.07)

PS. Mali internationals Diarra and Kanouté were both unhappy that they were ordered back from international duty by FIFA to play in their respective sides' last games in Spain, but in the end both proved decisive in their teams' victories, Diarra heading the goal that gave Real Madrid the league title and Kanouté scoring the goal that won the cup for Sevilla. The ex Spurs striker ended the season with an impressive tally of thirty, just three behind Van the Man. (23.06.07)