Atletico Madrid dominated the annual LaLiga awards last night. The awards were presented at the LaLiga 2015/16 Gala. The who’s who of the Spanish football was present at the awards ceremony in Valencia on Monday.
Most of the major categories were picked up by Atletico while Barcelona and Real Madrid also got their hands on some categories.
Real Madrid midfielder Marco Asensio, who spent last season on loan at Espanyol, won the Best Newcomer of the Year award.
Marco Asensio is the ‘Best Newcomer in LaLiga Santander 2015/16’! https://t.co/jb5Up9DZRq#PremiosLaLiga pic.twitter.com/79F7O925fE
— LaLiga (@LaLigaEN) October 24, 2016
Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak claimed the Best Goalkeeper award.
Jan Oblak wins ‘Best Goalkeeper of LaLiga Santander 2015/16’! https://t.co/DlyeZRjm2U #PremiosLaLiga pic.twitter.com/X6se6T8uE6
— LaLiga (@LaLigaEN) October 24, 2016
Atletico centre-back Diego Godin was named Best Defender of the Year.
Diego Godin wins ‘Best Defender of LaLiga Santander 2015/16’! https://t.co/KdYxy7PPCP #PremiosLaLiga pic.twitter.com/xg76LakbfW
— LaLiga (@LaLigaEN) October 24, 2016
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric picked up Best Midfielder award while Barcelona ace Lionel Messi Got his hands on Best Striker of the Year award.
The ‘Best Midfielder of LaLiga Santander 2015/16’ is Luka Modric!https://t.co/nNfdjqodzc #PremiosLaLiga pic.twitter.com/HWpT5wjQVX
— LaLiga (@LaLigaEN) October 24, 2016
Lionel Messi wins ‘Best Striker of LaLiga Santander 2015/16’! https://t.co/a9fNZ5dAWi #PremiosLaLiga pic.twitter.com/MbhFGfqeOI
— LaLiga (@LaLigaEN) October 24, 2016
Atletico manager Diego Simeone was named Best Coach in La Liga, ahead of Luis Enrique and Zinedine Zidane.
Diego Simeone wins ‘Best Coach in LaLiga Santander 2015/16’!https://t.co/xpTRUC2hR0 #PremiosLaLiga pic.twitter.com/LYNzc0YDmL
— LaLiga (@LaLigaEN) October 24, 2016
In a slightly surprising choice, Atletico forward Antoine Griezmann was named Best Player of La Liga for the 2015-16 season.
Antoine Griezmann is the ‘Best Player of LaLiga Santander 2015/16’!https://t.co/nZWrMQfnbU #PremiosLaLiga pic.twitter.com/duz2epr4Tg
— LaLiga (@LaLigaEN) October 24, 2016
