Real eye title celebrations

MADRID — Real Madrid are within touching distance of winning their first Primera Division title in four years, with victory over Athletic Bilbao today good enough to secure the crown.

Real bounced back from their Champions League semi-final exit on penalties to Bayern Munich by claiming a 3-0 win over Sevilla to move them one step closer to the title. Their lead at the top of the table will become unassailable should they claim a win at the Estadio San Mames today.

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