Real Madrid find themselves in a dire situation after being battered by FC Barcelona last night, which meant the Catalans were crowned La Liga champions after winning El Clasico at the Spotify Camp

With confirmation of Barcelona’s La Liga title victory on Sunday evening, Real Madrid were condemned to a second successive season without a major trophy—but the lack of silverware is only one part of the story.

Led by Hansi Flick, who was grieving the death of his father, Barcelona retains Spanish league title after beating Real Madrid 2-0.

Literal infighting, rising tensions and another season without a trophy. It has been a truly punishing campaign for Real Madrid.

Celebrations unfolded in the stands as the minutes ticked on and come the final whistle, the players joined in. For the first time in history, the Barcelona clinched the La Liga title in a Clásico—and Real Madrid could do nothing but watch as they ended the season trophyless.

Álvaro Arbeloa backed Real Madrid to bounce back after Sunday's 2-0 Clásico defeat saw rivals Barcelona confirmed as LaLiga champions, saying "Real Madrid always come back."

Barcelona hosted Real Madrid on Sunday night in a decisive El Clásico clash at Spotify Camp Nou, with the La Liga title potentially on the line. Barcelona entered the match holding an 11-point advantage at the top of the table with only four games remaining and needed just a draw to mathematically secure their 29th league title.

Real Madrid were soundly beaten in El Clasico on Sunday, with the 2-0 defeat to Barcelona confirming they will end the season without a trophy. It has been an utterly dismal campaign for the club,