Original sentence: Despite their controversial exit from the Champions League at the hands of Chelsea, media and players themselves are starting to assure a third golden age appears to be beckoning.During the 2004/5 season, Barcelona moved atop La Liga by mid-season and would preserve a healthy lead over their arch-rivals Real Madrid that culminated on its 17th Spanish La Liga title on May 14th, 2005 after a 1-1 tie vs Levante UD.Joan Laporta proved to be better choice in the last election for FC Barcelona chairman
Edited sentence: Despite their controversial exit from the Champions League at the hands of Chelsea, a third golden age appears to be beckoning.During the 2004/5 season, Barcelona moved atop La Liga by mid-season and would preserve a healthy lead over their arch-rivals Real Madrid that culminated on its 17th Spanish La Liga title on May 14th, 2005 after a 1-1 tie vs Levante FC.Joan Laporta proved to be better choice