Barcelona sporting director Deco insists the league title is not out of reach yet after an interesting weekend in the Spanish top flight.
Xavi’s side beat Alaves 3-1 to cut the gap to the top two who both dropped points. Girona were held by Real Sociedad and Madrid drew 1-1 with Atletico.
The results mean Barca are now six points behind Girona in second place and eight behind Los Blancos after 23 games played.
Madrid host Girona at the Bernabeu next weekend, and Deco feels Barca aren’t out of the title race just yet.
“I want to clarify that this team was never asked to win; what they were asked to do was compete because if you compete well, the chances of winning increase,” he said.