Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has told his team not to relax despite moving eight points clear at the top of La Liga after Sunday’s 3-0 win over Sevilla.
The Catalans took full advantage of Real Madrid’s defeat to Real Mallorca earlier in the day to extend their lead at the top of the table.
Goals from Jordi Alba, Gavi, and Raphinha secured all three points for the hosts and left Xavi a very satisfied manager.
“It was a key match because the teams below had lost. Real Madrid are eight points behind us and although it’s still early days, it’s an important distance,” he said.