The records continue to tumble for Barcelona, who finished the first half of the season with the highest ever points total in La Liga season.
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But talisman Lionel Messi is still not taking the league for granted as they now prepare to battle Real Sociedad.
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Their remarkable total of 55 points from a possible 57 is three more than Pep Guardiola's Barca side managed in the 2010/2011 season after 19 games and gives them an 11-point lead over Atletico Madrid while Real Madrid trails them with a total of 18 points.
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'' We are still in a strong position in the league with the advantage we have but we cannot ease off. There is Atletico who are a strong side and then Real Madrid cannot be forgotten as they will fight to the end '' said Messi.