Why Barcelona were the biggest disappointment of the 2016/17 season

#3 Frustrating losses at inopportune times

Barcelona played well against the bigger sides but failed against the weaker teams

Barcelona's early season home defeat at the hands of Alaves proved far too costly at the end of the season. Having lost out on the title by just three points, Barcelona would inevitably look back with regret upon the finer points – Sergio Ramos' umpteenth stoppage time equaliser at Camp Nou in December would taste sour too.

Whenever it seemed Barcelona were on a sublime run of form that could salvage their season, they went on to draw or lose a game, derailing all the momentum that had been carefully built.

Barcelona did not win more than two successive away fixtures after September until the penultimate day of the season, when a win at Las Palmas ensured a third away win in a row.