This season I think it's only natural that Barcelona perform better in domestic competition, regardless of whether it's La Liga, Copa Del Rey or the Spanish Super Cup because of the defense and the balance of the level of play. Barcelona are still favorites at home even though Real Madrid will be looking to win the Copa Del Rey, but Barcelona are most likely to qualify for the final.
This season is a new level for Barcelona, I think you deserve to be the favorite for them to win all the existing competitions after failing in the Champions League and Europa League. I think Madrid will definitely be very focused on the Champions League instead of La Liga and the Copa Del Rey, of course.
Barcelona have quit well performance in domestic league after 12 points left from Real Madrid on current standing position, but Barcelona have very poor performance in Champion League and Europe League. However have chance for Barcelona winning double trophies in this season between La Liga and Copa Del Rey after winning first leg from Real Madrid on semifinal.
Beside have many points gap from Real Madrid, Barcelona success become team with fewest goals conceded right now, have conceded 9 goals of 26 matches seems how smart and brilliant from Xavi Hernandez with defensive position. One step closer for barcelona winning la Liga and Copa del rey in this season if consistent performance and keep winning on matches left.
I think Barcelona planned this very well. Barcelona understood that it is not going to be a realistic idea to go for the other cups or trophies. Actually, unless it is the Champions League trophy, it is not going to matter that much anyway.
So they made the right decision to go for the La Liga title. It's not like they couldn't care less about any other trophies. But the main priority was the la Liga title. And we can see what a beautiful job they have done. They are also playing well in the Copa del Rey. Let's see if they can actually go ahead in the competition. They do have the setup for it.