Madrid crush Espanyol to claim 35th Spanish top flight title

Real Madrid claimed a record-extending 35th top flight Spanish title on Saturday night following a 4-0 annihilation of Espanyol.

Following second-placed Sevilla's 1-1 draw on Friday night against Cadiz, Madrid went into the game at the Santiago Bernabeu knowing that a draw would furnish them with the crown.

But in front of an expectant Santiago Bernabeu, Carlo Ancelotti's side poured on the style to sweep t