Messi had a difficult chance to score again and complete a hat-trick but sent his shot well over the bar. Messi scored 15 goals more than his nearest challengers, Barca team mate Luis Suarez and Real Madrid's Karim Benzema who both netted 21 times. Barca, who clinched an eighth title in 11 seasons with three games to spare, finished the campaign on 87 points, 11 clear of runners-up Atletico Madrid and 19 ahead of Real Madrid in third. Their focus now turns to beating Valencia in next week's Cup final in Seville to complete a second consecutive domestic double. Their season, however, is still likely to be overshadowed by their Champions League semi-final elimination to Liverpool.

Source: bd News24 May 19, 2019 16:52 UTC