Barcelona were confirmed as La Liga champions for the fourth time in five years on Saturday after defeating Levante 1-0.
Barca have wrapped up the title with three games to play as they sit nine points ahead of Atletico Madrid, against whom they also own a superior head-to-head.
Here, AFP Sport picks five games that were key to the Catalans being crowned champions for the 26th time in their history.
Sets the tone
Barcelona 5-1 Real Madrid, October 28
The first Clasico in 11 years without Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo marked the end of an era while also bringing to a close Julen Lopetegui’s turbulent three months as Real Madrid coach.
Lopetegui was sacked the following day after Luis Suarez had ran riot in the injured Messi’s…