Barcelona sit three points behind second-placed Atletico, who face Real Madrid in a thrilling derby next weekend — an opportunity for Hansi Flick’s side to close the gap.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick was happy that his team moved within four points of LaLiga leaders Real Madrid with Sunday's 1-0 win over Deportivo Alaves, but remained aware that the pressure was still on Barca to catch up in the title race.

Barcelona were aiming to take advantage of Real Madrid’s loss at Espanyol to go to within four points of their rivals, and they have done so, albeit without much conviction. They did not play