The Catalan giants, who are level with Diego Simeone’s men on goal difference and lead arch rivals Real by one point at the top of the table, smashed Sporting de Gijon 6-0 at the Nou Camp on Saturday night.

But both of their title rivals still have Champions League semi-final commitments and the Barca boss wants his team to take advantage of their extra match time.

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