Lionel Messi rounded off his best ever season with two more goals in the final match against Valladolid, taking his tally for the season to 34 in the league and 47 in all competitions. His figures match those of Brazil's Ronaldo when he was at the Nou Camp thirteen years ago, and he is way ahead of all compettitors this season for the European "Golden Boot". Not bad for someone who is not an out-and-out striker! Pedro scored as well for Barcelona though to put in his claim for a place in Del Bosque's World Cup final squad, and he has been an influential figure in this season's success.

Before we go any further though we have to congratulate Atlético Madrid on their Europa League cup final win against Fulham. Diego Forlán's two goals confirmed him as a player who comes up with the goods when it most matters. Watch out for him in the World Cup!

Back to La Liga, and goals from Kanouté and Negredo put Sevilla on the way to a Champions League spot, although it took a last minute winner from Rodri to give them the three points they needed (his first ever for the first team). With Luis Fabiano nursing an injury and Negredo suspended for the Copa del Rey final against Atlético, the youngster may well be called upon again. Soldado has made a timely return to the Getafe line up after a long injury lay-off, and his two goals against Atlético took his side up to the Europa League spots. Villarreal miss out, even though two from Cazorla and another from Rossi saved them a point at Zaragoza. And elsewhere Tchité scored another brace for Racing to keep them in the top flight for another season. An exciting end to the league, and all eyes on now on Wednesday's cup final. (17.05.10)

Goals from Diego Capel and Jesús Navas won the cup for Sevilla on Wednesday night against Atlético Madrid, so no late changes to our table. (19.05.10)