Barca wins 3rd straight title, denies Madrid again
Inspired by the prolific Lionel Messi, Barcelona confirmed its dominance of Spanish football by claiming a third straight league title _ and maybe more significantly, condemned a revitalized Real Madrid to the runner-up spot once again.
With two games remaining, Messi has scored 31 league goals, helping Barcelona to its fifth win in seven seasons and 21st in the club's 111-year-old history. The title was sealed with Wednesday's 1-1 draw at Levante. (AP)
