Real Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao at the San Mames to end Barcelona’s dominance in Spanish topflight football, securing their 32nd La Liga title in the process.
Los Blancos travelled to Basque country for their latest Primera Division fixture against Athletic Bilbao with full knowledge that a victory will secure their 32nd La Liga title.
Jose Mourinho’s charges managed to accomplish the task set in front of them with flying colours, winning 0-3 in the hostile environment of San Mames. Gonzalo Higuain, Mesut Ozil and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristiano-Ronaldo-c9629 hit the back of the net to secure the Spanish league championship.
Real Madrid have had to wait three years for their latest Primera Division triumph, sulking in the shadows of Pep Guardiola’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 who raked in title after title in that time.
However, Los Blancos’ title success carries significance for Jose Mourinho, who completed another checkpoint in his illustrious managerial career.
The Special One has now added La Liga crown to his glowing resume which already boasts of success in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926, as well as two UEFA Champions League winner’s medal with different clubs.
League triumph with Real Madrid now inducts him in a select group of managers, with domestic league honours in four countries.
Mourinho admitted that it has been an ambition of his and is happy to realize it. He revealed that he has won in all the leagues that were important for him.
Continuing on the topic, the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 Milan manager declared that other leagues do not motivate him and he does not hope of winning any other league.
He added that he still has the thirst to win his 8th domestic championship and is already looking forward to the next season.
"It was a goal I had and now it's been achieved. I have now won the leagues I wanted; that of my own country and the three most important in Europe. I have no ambition of winning a different championship. There is no other league that motivates me.
"I'm not tired yet. I need a lot to get tired so I will continue to try and win my eighth league title and carry on enjoying what I'm doing."
Madrid still has two matches remaining until the end of the season, an away trip to Granada and a home fixture against Mallorca.
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