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La Liga title one of the most important days in Atletico's history: Diego Simeone

<p>Atletico Madrid claimed their 10th Spanish league crown on Saturday but first in 18 years after coming from behind to draw 1-1 away at title rivals Barcelona</p>

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Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone is tossed by his players as they celebrate their Spanish league title on Saturday. Pic/AFP

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone is tossed by his players as they celebrate their Spanish league title on Saturday. Pic/AFP

Barcelona: Atletico Madrid claimed their 10th Spanish league crown on Saturday but first in 18 years after coming from behind to draw 1-1 away at title rivals Barcelona.

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone is tossed by his players as they celebrate their Spanish league title on Saturday. Pic/AFP
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone is tossed by his players as they celebrate their Spanish league title on Saturday. Pic/AFP 

Alexis Sanchez's stunning strike fired Barca into the lead on 33 minutes, but Diego Godin's header four minutes into the second-half was enough to give Atletico the point they needed to become the first side other than Barca and Real Madrid to win La Liga in 10 years.

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