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Madrid, May 22 (EFE).- Atletico Madrid trailed 19th-place Valladolid 1-0 at half-time on Saturday before battling back to prevail 2-1 and take the LaLiga title for the second time in seven years and the 11th in club history.The defending champions, Real Madrid, likewise came from behind to beat Villarreal 2-1, but the Blancos' hope of retaining the crown depended on their cross-town rivals' losing.And though the Colchoneros' struggles in the second half of the campaign opened the door to challenges from Real Madrid and Barcelona, Diego Simeone's men maintained an iron grip on first place for 25 match days. (Camera: EFE).SHOT LIST: ATLÉTICO FANS CELEBRATE THE TITLE IN NEPTUNO, MADRID, SPAIN.
Madrid, May 22 (EFE).- Atletico Madrid trailed 19th-place Valladolid 1-0 at half-time on Saturday before battling back to prevail 2-1 and take the LaLiga title for the second time in seven years and the 11th in club history.The defending champions, Real Madrid, likewise came from behind to beat Villarreal 2-1, but the Blancos' hope of retaining the crown depended on their cross-town rivals' losing.And though the Colchoneros' struggles in the second half of the campaign opened the door to challenges from Real Madrid and Barcelona, Diego Simeone's men maintained an iron grip on first place for 25 match days. (Camera: EFE).SHOT LIST: ATLÉTICO FANS CELEBRATE THE TITLE IN NEPTUNO, MADRID, SPAIN.
Atletico Madrid fans gather around the Fountain of Neptune in Madrid to celebrate La Liga title. IMAGES
Barcelona team members kick off the celebration of their 25th Liga title after Messi sealed the win with a hat-trick versus Deportivo last night. IMAGES
Celebrations move from day to night after Barcelona wins La Liga title by a point over Real Madrid. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).