The competition format follows the usual double round-robin format. During the course of a season, which lasts from August to May, each club plays every other club twice, once at home and once away, for 38 matches. Teams receive three points for a win, one point for a draw, and no points for a loss.

Record-breaking defence. The most consistent team usually wins LaLiga, and Barca have been that, largely thanks to their defensive numbers. After 34 games, they have conceded 13 goals -- only two at Spotify Camp Nou -- and goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has kept 25 clean sheets.