Real Madrid 4-0 Espanyol: 5 Talking Points as Los Blancos clinch the La Liga title | La Liga 2021-22

#3 Real Madrid wingers were on a roll

Rodrygo celebrates after scoring a goal.

Rodrygo, Marco Asensio and Vinicius were exceptional against Espanyol. Rodrygo scored a brace in the opening half to tilt the game in favor of Madrid as his clinical finesse was on display. Asensio scored a brilliant goal as he pinned one past Diego Lopez after receiving the ball from Eduardo Camavinga.

Vinicius Jr. too set up Benzema minutes after coming on as the Brazilian cut one back for the Frenchman to slot one in. The wingers were absolutely joyous to watch as their direct approach towards the goal gave Espanyol defenders a hard time.

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#2 Marcelo breaks numerous records

Marcelo celebrates with the La Liga trophy.

Marcelo broke numerous records as Madrid claimed the La Liga title. The Brazilian became the first ever non-Spanish captain to lead Real Madrid to the trophy.

He also became the most decorated Los Blancos player, having won 24 trophies with the club. In the process, he overtook club legend Paco Gento, who won 23 titles with the Spanish giants.

Marcelo's contract with the club expires in the coming summer. With Real Madrid not looking to renew the Brazilian's contract, this looks like the perfect sendoff for a legend like him.

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#1 Real Madrid clinch their 35th La Liga title

Real Madrid CF players celebrate after winning the league.

Real Madrid clinched their 35th league title as they beat Espanyol 4-0 at home to reach the milestone. Los Blancos have now won La Liga twice in three years. The last time they won was in 2020 when Zinedine Zidane guided them through to win their 34th league title.

Real Madrid were always well positioned to win the league but Barcelona's 4-0 victory in El Clasico raised some questions. Los Blancos responded with grit, passion and determination and sealed the title with four more games left to be played.