La Liga: A Two Horse Race?

FC Barcelona were crowned champions of Spain for the 3rd consecutive year and in the same span Real Madrid finished 2nd. What's alarming is that no other club has come realistically close to challenging these 2 clubs and the last time a club other then FC Barcelona or Real Madrid won the league was back in 2004. 

Has La Liga effectively become a 2-horse race? Can other clubs still compete?

Rapid Reaction: UEFA Champions League Final Post-Match - Manchester United v FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona and Manchester United held the headlines of the soccer world this past week and they didn't disappoint. In a match with various underlying themes (Manchester United redeeming their 2009 Final loss & Barcelona reclaiming their spot at the top of Europe), both sides were aware of the historical ramifications of this game. The winner would transcend to a different level in European folklore by claiming a 4th title. The odds were pretty stacked against Manchester United and how would they fair?