Real win 35th title as Rodrygo, Karim Benzema star in four-goal win over Espanyol

Rodrygo claimed two goals as Real Madrid eased past Espanyol 4-0 at the Estadio Bernabeu to win their 35th La Liga title. Any early nerves were put to bed after Rodrygo gave Madrid the lead with a glorious shot into the bottom right corner on the half hour mark, only for the Brazilian to double his tally minutes later.

Ad/> Marco Asensio converted a third in the second half before Karim Benzema struck his 26th league goal of the season to seal the win. Champions LeagueLiverpool look absolutely unstoppable — The Warm-Up28/04/2022 AT 07:30 Rodrygo’s heroics helped Real Madrid claim their second La Liga in three years, while Espanyol remain in thirteenth, nine points clear of the relegation zone.

Los Blancos will now look to Wednesday night when they face Manchester City in the Champions League semi-final, with Pep Guardiola’s side 4-3 ahead after last week's bruising encounter. Liga table Liga fixtures / results Liga top scorers More to follow Champions League'Give him the Ballon d'Or!' — Ozil, Ferdinand back Benzema for award27/04/2022 AT 08:30 Champions LeagueBenzema: Mental confidence key to Panenka penalty27/04/2022 AT 08:10