La Liga 2018/19: 5 major factors behind Barcelona's domestic triumph

#2 Barcelona's offensive defense

Barcelona's defenders were heavily involved in the attack

The Blaugrana had conceded 32 goals at the time they were crowned champions - not the figures to be boasting about. But what was special about this defense was it's penchant to contribute more upfront, easing the burden off the shoulders of Messi, Suarez and the likes.

Jordi Alba has liberated himself since Neymar left as the Spaniard became quite involved in the attacking third for the last two seasons. This term, he's had a direct hand in 12 goals, two more than the whole of last season with three more games left to play. And he also seems to have inspired attacking instincts in his team-mate Gerard Pique, who with four goals and three assists, is enjoying his most productive season too.

So with Alba, Pique, Nelson Semedo and Clement Lenglet put together, the defensive quartet have contributed 23 goals amongst themselves, which amounts to almost 27% of the team's goals so far - a highly impressive figure by any account.

This stepping up of the Barcelona defense at the other end of the field not only eclipsed certain shortcomings at the back, but also opened up newer avenues for goalscoring output which made them even more lethal.