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Messi celebrates with the trophy on a lap of honour with his teammates. AP Photo
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Lionel Messi holds his son Ciro as he celebrates after Barcelona won their 26th La Liga title. AFP
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Barcelona players and their families celebrate their league success after defeating Levante. AP Photo
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Barcelona defender Gerard Pique makes an interesting gesture in celebrating. AP Photo
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Pique, left, Sergio Busquets, centre, and Sergi Roberto, right, all react to victory. EPA
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Messi savours that winning feeling. EPA
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Barcelona's players form a circle in celebration at the final whistle. EPA
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Luis Suarez gives a thumbs up. EPA
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It was a night of celebration for Barcelona fans. Getty
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Arturo Vidal points the way forward during the game. Getty
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Barecelona players celebrate Messi's lone goal of the game. Getty
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Messi was in jubilant mood post-match. AP Photo
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Messi celebrates with the trophy on a lap of honour with his teammates. AP Photo
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Lionel Messi holds his son Ciro as he celebrates after Barcelona won their 26th La Liga title. AFP
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Barcelona players and their families celebrate their league success after defeating Levante. AP Photo
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Barcelona defender Gerard Pique makes an interesting gesture in celebrating. AP Photo
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Pique, left, Sergio Busquets, centre, and Sergi Roberto, right, all react to victory. EPA
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Messi savours that winning feeling. EPA
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Barcelona's players form a circle in celebration at the final whistle. EPA
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Luis Suarez gives a thumbs up. EPA
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It was a night of celebration for Barcelona fans. Getty
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Arturo Vidal points the way forward during the game. Getty
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Barecelona players celebrate Messi's lone goal of the game. Getty
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Messi was in jubilant mood post-match. AP Photo
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Messi celebrates with the trophy on a lap of honour with his teammates. AP Photo
Lionel Messi remains the integral part to Barcelona's domestic dominance that shows no sign of waning
The Catalans have won an eighth La Liga title in 11 years, further cementing their status as Spain's dominant force, while freeing them up to focus on a first Uefa Champions League title since 2015
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Ian Hawkey
28 April, 2019
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