Barcelona's golden age in La Liga saw the 2017-18 champions extending their dominance in the Spanish top flight, and there are one or two more records to be set by Catalan giants to celebrate properly their seventh title in the last ten years.
Only Real Madrid (2 titles) and Atlético (one title) have been able stop their historic run in Spain, and this year, with a possible unbeaten season cooking, here are some talking points after Los Blaugranas' 25th title was confirmed.
Andrés Iniesta and Lionel Messi have become two of the most winning players in Los Blaugranas' history, and their title haul with the team will be hard to overcome, especially since the Spanish midfielder will leave the club this season.
— LaLiga (@LaLigaEN) April 29, 2018
Messi & Iniesta share 18 #LaLiga titles between them... pic.twitter.com/EK5HYwiCmQ
Of course, having Lionel Messi around always makes things easier for Los Blaugranas. His 30th hat-trick in La Liga came in handy to beat Deportivo on Sunday.
What better way to be declared CHAMPIONS of #LaLigaSantander than with a MESSI HAT-TRICK... pic.twitter.com/qwB2Ilb4Fy
— LaLiga (@LaLigaEN) April 29, 2018
If that wasn't jaw-dropping, you should hold on and hee who played a key role in his performance yesterday.
3 - Luis Suarez is the first player to assist Lionel Messi for three goals in the same game in all competitions. Friends. pic.twitter.com/ttYqefwTaz
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) April 29, 2018
And now, a bit of history. The turning point in the Real Madrid vs Barcelona rivalry happened when Messi made his debut. Why? Have a look at their trophy tally!
The Lionel Messi effect pic.twitter.com/QCxbTCj7k3
— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) April 30, 2018