This is so interesting that i just have to write something about it. The following is a list of Premier League and La Liga Champions over the past few years.

• 2007 : Man Utd , Real Madrid
• 2006 : Chelsea, Barcelona
• 2005 : Chelsea, Barcelona
• 2004 : Arsenal, Valencia
• 2003 : Man Utd, Real Madrid
• 2002 : Arsenal, Valencia
• 2001 : Man Utd, Real Madrid

I don't know what you might be thinking, but that looks like a suspiciously strong correlation between EPL and La Liga champions. Someone cleverly noted that Liverpool must be tied to Athletico Madrid or something, and as such, are still waiting for their day. =)

So maybe that's why alex ferguson decided to ship nistelrooy off cheap.