Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos paid tribute to coach Zinedine Zidane after being confirmed LaLiga champions.

Their 2-1 victory over Villarreal means Real cannot be caught at the top of the table.

Ramos reserved praise for his coach and his teammates after clinching the LaLiga Santander title.

"It's the reward of hard work, persistence and balance," the centre-back said.

"We deserve a lot of credit for what we've done, despite what some people say.

"Zidane is key. We believe in him and his work.

"Each time he comes, everything he touches turns to gold.

"He's unique."