Barcelona coach Luis Enrique believes the Spanish champions took a giant step towards winning the la liga title back to back as they overcame 10-man Betis 2-0 on Saturday.
Enrique’s men still need to win their two remaining games against local rivals Espanyol and Granada to be assured of winning the league after Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid were also victorious on Saturday.
Only Barca’s superior head-to-head record separates them from Atletico with Real Madrid just a point behind in third.
“I have the sensation that it is closer all the time,” said Enrique.
“The next game we have is a derby against Espanyol and I am sure the Camp Nou will be rocking.”
Barca threw away a nine-point lead over Atletico with three consecutive La Liga defeats following a 39-game unbeaten run earlier this month.
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