Spain, June 16: The title appeared to slip from Sociedad's grasp on Sunday, as doubles from Ronaldo and Raul gave Real Madrid their comfortable win against city rivals Atletico while the Basque side fell victim to two neatly taken goals from Celta captain Alexander Mostovoi and another from Egyptian striker Mido. Sociedad's Nihat Kahveci scored twice. Real will go into their final game of the season at home to Athletic Bilbao knowing that if they win or match Sociedad's result at home to Atletico Madrid they will be assured of taking the 29th league title in their history. With just one game left to play, Real Madrid lead the table on 75 points, Sociedad follow on 73 and Deportivo Coruna, who lost 3-2 at Athletic Bilbao, are safe in third on 69. With Barcelona claiming a 3-1 win over nine-man Valencia at the Mestalla, Celta's victory assures them of fourth place and a first ever berth in the Champions League. Celta have 61 points to fifth-placed Valencia's 57.

Bureau Report