Madrid, May 12 (AFP) Barcelona were crowned Spanish champions for the third successive season with a 1-1 draw at Levante clinching a 21st domestic title with two games to spare.
Barcelona needed just a point to retain the title and they duly obliged yesterday to become the first side to win three consecutive league titles since 1993 when Johan Cruyff's Barcelona 'Dream Team' won the third of their four straight league crowns.
Mali midfielder Seydo Keita headed in a 27th minute opener for Barcelona only for Ecuadorian striker Felipe Caicedo to equalise on 40 minutes, but it didn't matter as a draw gave the Catalan side the title.
"It's always a nice feeling to win the title and the fans really deserve this," said midfielder Xavi.
"I imagine we're going to celebrate this title win with them tonight in the streets of Barcelona.