Real Madrid have never won La Liga being 2nd going into last day
Real Madrid will play against Villarreal with one eye on what happens in Valladolid versus Atletico Madrid. Everything will be decided on Saturday.
Real Madrid have been in a similar situation to the one they are in this Saturday.
'Los Blancos' will need Atletico Madrid to not beat Valladolid away if they are to stand a chance of winning the league. Everything can happen in football and Real Valladolid are fighting for their lives to stay in the top flight.
'AS' has referred to the times Real Madrid have been in a similar position to this. It has happened on nine occasions, but they have never won the title.
Back in 2015-16, Madrid were just one point off Barcelona, but they came up short. Despite beating Deportivo, Barca defeated Granada.
Another time was back in 2009-10 when Barca got 99 points after beating Valladolid. Real Madrid slipped up against Malaga on the last day.
The remaining seasons were 1933-34, 1934-35, 1935-36, 1952-53, 1965-66, 1980-81 and 1983-84.