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La Liga Standings for the 2016-2017 Season
Barcelona Triumphs, Breaking Records
The 2016-2017 La Liga season culminated in a resounding victory for FC Barcelona, who clinched the title with an astonishing record-breaking performance. The Blaugrana finished the campaign with 90 points, the highest tally ever achieved in the league's history.
Under the masterful guidance of Ernesto Valverde, Barcelona showcased their attacking prowess, scoring an impressive 116 goals. Lionel Messi once again proved his undeniable brilliance, topping the scoring charts with 37 goals and claiming his fifth Pichichi trophy.
Real Madrid's Disappointing Campaign
In contrast to Barcelona's triumph, Real Madrid endured a disappointing season. Despite a strong start, the defending champions faltered in the latter stages of the campaign and eventually finished third with 76 points.
Injuries to key players, coupled with a lack of consistency, hindered Real Madrid's progress. Cristiano Ronaldo, despite scoring 25 goals, was unable to carry the team to the title.
Complete Table of La Liga Standings for the 2016-2017 Season
| Position | Team | Points | |---|---|---| | 1 | FC Barcelona | 90 | | 2 | Real Madrid | 76 | | 3 | Atletico Madrid | 71 | | 4 | Sevilla | 69 | | 5 | Villarreal | 59 | | 6 | Real Sociedad | 56 | | 7 | Athletic Bilbao | 55 | | 8 | Valencia | 52 | | 9 | Deportivo La Coruna | 49 | | 10 | Espanyol | 46 | | 11 | Celta Vigo | 45 | | 12 | Las Palmas | 42 | | 13 | Levante | 41 | | 14 | Real Betis | 41 | | 15 | Malaga | 40 | | 16 | Alaves | 39 | | 17 | Eibar | 36 | | 18 | Sporting Gijon | 35 | | 19 | Osasuna | 22 | | 20 | Granada | 20 |Conclusion
The 2016-2017 La Liga season will be remembered for Barcelona's remarkable dominance and Real Madrid's disappointing campaign. The Blaugrana's record-breaking performance showcased the unmatched brilliance of their team, while Real Madrid's struggles highlighted the importance of consistency and squad depth in the modern game.
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