Barcelona players rated for their performances on open-top bus parade

There were some strong candidates for man or woman of the match

Parades always leave indelible images. This Monday's, on the occasion of Barça's 27th league title, was no exception. And doubly so because, in addition to Xavi's team, Barça women's team also took part after winning the title a fortnight ago, so there was nothing better than sharing the streets of Barcelona to show off Barça pride with their fans.

Two coaches set off from Camp Nou in the direction of Arc de Triomf and made their way through the Eixample along a route that also took in Travessera de les Corts, Carrer París and Balmes. And the scenes that took place on top of the vehicles were a visual feast. Here we detail, one by one, the main protagonists of the party:

Alexia (Belgian disco style)

The captain, the best women's footballer in the world, wore a Tomorrowland hat and wide glasses with coloured lenses. The queen of the party.

Lewandowski (Assimilated tourist)

Mobile phone in hand, his parade was a continuous 'selfie' in practically every street, all of them full of 'culés'. Arriving from Munich, the Barcelona sun has finally caught up with him. He is already 'one of us' and he proved it by doing a few dances in the last stretch.

Crnogorčević (Moderate Funambulist)

She started the route sitting with her legs outside the coach. Be careful, Ana-Maria, the Guardia Urbana of Barcelona doesn't forgive these things. Apart from making herself comfortable, she kept her composure.

Xavi (Warrior of a thousand battles)

The coach, who knows all the tricks of the trade, handed over the limelight to his players and, from the front of the convertible coach, thanked those present for their presence.

Frenkie de Jong (Perfect son-in-law)

He plays good football, he's good looking, he knows how to behave, he laughs when he has to and he was always in the background without any fuss. How far removed he is from those Dutch visitors who fill Lloret in August!

Maria Pérez (Double 'rookie')

She won the league with the reserve team and also with the first team and, despite being one of the youngest, she was also able to show her confidence on the pitch and on the bus.

Ronald Araujo (Boy who sees the parade from the street)

Sunglasses, hat, Uruguayan flag and the attitude, above all the attitude, of someone who is having a great time. From the first minute until he got off the coach. He enjoyed it like a Culé from the street.

Koundé (Old school portraitist)

Clutching a Polaroid, he climbed up on a kind of step to stand out from the rest and photograph as if there was no tomorrow. He kept each developed image in his pocket. On his t-shirt, a photo of Dembele celebrating a goal. Jules, always one step ahead. 

Jonatan Giráldez (Boix Noi)

He grabbed the flare and waved it in the wind, filling his team's coach with smoke and showing that, when it's time to celebrate, the manager is ready for anything. Nobody can stop him.

Cata Coll (Reckless driver)

Sitting in the front, so far forward that her legs were outside the vehicle, she seemed to be responsible for piloting the ship through the streets of Barcelona. She concentrated on her task without wavering for a moment, with a smile from ear to ear.

Sergio Busquets (Permissive boss)

In the background, the capo kept his sweatshirt and sunglasses on, symbols of street smarts. He probably remembered when his trainers got caught on the floor at the top of the coach. Those were other times.

Irene Paredes (Integrated)

Along with Keira Walsh and Crnogorčević, they started shouting "visca el Barça i visca Catalunya", a chant that showed they knew where they were and what they were doing.

Franck Kessie (Dancing president)

Grew into the game. Hidden behind a pair of dark sunglasses, he did a few steps to the rhythm of the music that accompanied the parade. Since leaving Cornellà-El Prat, he hasn't lost his smile.