Soccer-Ancelotti's tactical acumen leads Real to 36th LaLiga title

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Cadiz - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - May 4, 2024 Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti and Jude Bellingham celebrate after the match REUTERS/Juan Medina

MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid claimed a record-extending 36th LaLiga title on Saturday after Girona's 4-2 thrashing of local rivals Barcelona left Carlo Ancelotti's side with an unassailable lead in the standings.

With four games left, Real Madrid moved to 87 points on top of the standings after their second-string players earned a 3-0 over relegation threatened Cadiz earlier on Saturday, 13 ahead of Girona in second and 14 clear of third-placed Barcelona.