Real Madrid s 33rd LaLiga title triumph was confirmed on Sunday as they defeated Malaga thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema.
The 2-0 victory ensured Madrid held off Barcelona in a thrilling race for the Spanish title, their first since 2012, winning the league by three points.
After Barca and Atletico Madrid had spells at the top of the table, Madrid have led the standings all the way since the ninth week of the season.
There have been many crucial steps on the road to glory, but we have narrowed things down to five pivotal matches.
REAL BETIS 1-6 REAL MADRID (15/10/2016)
Madrid came into October s match away to Betis under pressure having drawn four consecutive matches, three of which had been in the league, while key stars Luka Modric, Casemiro and Sergio Ramos were all injured.
But the strain did not show as they obliterated the hosts with a stunning first-half performance that saw them score four times.
Toni Kroos set up goals for Raphael Varane and Benzema as Madrid took charge, before Marcelo and Isco strikes ensured the lead was four at the break.
Alvaro Cejudo got one back for Betis, but Isco scored a delightful second and Ronaldo wrapped up an emphatic victory.
Having got back on track, Madrid moved into top spot with a win over Athletic Bilbao the following week, a position they would not relinquish for the rest of the season.
6 Real Madrid have scored six goals in an away game for the first time with Zinedine Zidane as manager (all competitions). Toast.
— OptaJose (@OptaJose)
BARCELONA 1-1 REAL MADRID (03/12/2016)
The first Clasico of the season lacked the drama of the second that was to follow later in the campaign, but it was crucial in Madrid s march to title glory.
Zidane s men held a six-point lead over Barca going into the game, but looked like they were falling to a damaging defeat with Luis Enrique s side ahead going into the final minutes courtesy of a Luis Suarez header.
But after being thrown into attack in a last-ditch move, Ramos latched onto Modric s free-kick and scored a 90th-minute header as Madrid snatched a 1-1 draw to preserve their advantage at the top of the table.
It was Ramos first goal at Camp Nou for almost 10 years and extended Madrid s unbeaten start to the season, which would continue for another six weeks.
