La Liga: Real Madrid’s away form is the stuff of champions

Cristiano Ronaldo leads the way to the title, while Leo Messi bids farewell to coach Pep Guardiola with a four-goal haul.

Cristiano Ronaldo leads the way to the title, while Leo Messi bids farewell to coach Pep Guardiola with a four-goal haul.

Pep Guardiola’s successor as Barça coach is not a big name, but he has been instrumental in the team’s success of recent years.

Guardiola leaves Barcelona having managed a record-breaking trophy haul. But over the last four years he has faced plenty of challenges off the pitch as well as on it.

Spain’s big two face a crucial few days for their ambitions in the league and Europe.

The unfashionable team from the Mediterranean coast is pushing for a Champions League place. Meanwhile, Barcelona has closed the gap further on Real Madrid.

Real Madrid’s double slip sees Messi-inspired Barcelona close the gap and raise the question: “Hay liga?”