Barcelona’s win over Alaves on Sunday followed on from Espanyol’s shock win over Real Madrid and means that fresh life has been breathed into the title race.
The Catalans are now just three points behind Atletico Madrid and four behind Los Blancos ahead of the Madrid derby next weekend.
Barca’s form at the end of last season had seen Hansi Flick’s side relinquish control of the title race and drop to third but make no mistake they are right back in it now.