LaLiga 2019-20: Barcelona Takes the Title, Real Madrid Finishes Second
Barcelona crowned as champions for the 26th time in club history
Real Madrid came close but ultimately fell short in a thrilling title race
Barcelona has been crowned champions of the 2019-20 LaLiga season after a hard-fought campaign. The Catalan giants secured the title with a 1-0 victory over Real Valladolid on July 16, 2020, and finished the season with 82 points, five points ahead of second-placed Real Madrid.
Barcelona's title triumph was their 26th in club history and their third in four years. It was also the club's first league title since Ernesto Valverde took over as manager in 2017. Barcelona won the title in style, playing an attacking brand of football that saw them score more goals than any other team in the league.
Real Madrid had a strong season but ultimately fell short of winning the title. The Blancos finished the season with 77 points, five points behind Barcelona. Real Madrid had a chance to win the title, but they lost their final match of the season 2-1 to Villarreal. The loss handed the title to Barcelona.
Lionel Messi was once again Barcelona's key player. The Argentine forward scored 25 goals and provided 21 assists in 33 league appearances. Messi was also named the league's Player of the Year for the sixth time.
Karim Benzema was Real Madrid's standout player. The French forward scored 21 goals in 38 league appearances. Benzema also provided seven assists.
The 2019-20 LaLiga season was one of the most competitive in recent years. Barcelona and Real Madrid were both in contention for the title until the final day of the season. The race for the title went down to the wire, and Barcelona ultimately emerged victorious.
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