Barcelona 4-2 Eibar, La Liga 2017: Match Review

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty ImagesBarcelona went into the final game with very few options. If Real Madrid won or drew against Malaga, the title would go to los Blancos. If Barca lost or drew, then their title hopes would also be over. In fact the only scenario that saw Luis Enrique’s side emerge as champions was Madrid losing and the Blaugrana winning.

A long shot certainly, but could Enrique and his side deliver a shock on the final day? Was it possible for them to retain the title?

First Half:

Kick off

Barcelona named a strong team but without Gerard Pique and Javier Mascherano handed Marlon Santos a start. While the hosts were forced to defend in the opening minutes, Real Madrid had…