Atletico Madrid win LaLiga title after fighting back to beat Real Valladolid

Luis Suarez, left, claimed the crucial goal as Atletico Madrid were crowned champions (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Luis Suarez, left, claimed the crucial goal as Atletico Madrid were crowned champions (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Atletico Madrid were crowned LaLiga champions for the first time in seven years after holding off the title challenge of city rivals Real by coming from behind to beat Real Valladolid 2-1.

Second-half goals from Angel Correa and Luis Suarez overturned Oscar Plano’s opener to secure silverware for Diego Simeone’s side.

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