Atletico Madrid’s captain, Koke, says they are destined to suffer, but they are champions of Spain. Five thousand fans gathered in the car park outside stadium, while inside Diego Simeone’s side offered another exhibition in survival, coming from behind to win and take the title in a season that had twists to the last. Top since week 12, Atlético hung on.
In the last minute Sergi Guardiola flashed a shot over, fear still gripping everyone here, but Atlético were finally pulled over the line by goals from Ángel Correa and, appropriately, Luis Suárez – the man who more than anyone else has made the difference this season.
