Andres Iniesta - La Liga title race still alive

ByFootballEspana

Published 19/03/2017 at 22:44 GMT

Andres Iniesta insists the La Liga title “is still alive” for Barcelona, adding they will “keep fighting” in the title race after Sunday’s 4-2 victory over Valencia.

Barcelona's midfielder Andres Iniesta celebrates Paris Saint-Germain's own goal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg football match FC Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain FC at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on March 8, 2017.

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Barca closed the gap on Madrid back to two points after a return to winning ways against Valencia, and Iniesta commended his teammates for “a great game”, which they controlled “at all times”.

“We played well, we controlled the game at all times and they took advantage of a set-piece and a counter,” the midfielder told Movistar+.

“Overall, we had a great game and tried to apply rhythm in our play in order to find spaces.

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“We really tried and had many chances to score earlier, but we weren’t able to do so and Alves also made a lot of saves.

Barcelona's midfielder Andres Iniesta vies with Valencia's Portuguese defender Joao Cancelo (R) and Valencia's Argentinian midfielder Enzo Perez (L) during the Spanish league football match FC Barcelona vs Valencia CF at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona

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“Andre Gomes’ goal? I’m happy for everyone when they score. It’s all about picking up points and taking a chance if it presents itself.

“The league is still alive for us, our obligation is to be prepared if an opportunity [to close the gap on Madrid] arises.

“We have to keep fighting in the event that a chance to take a step further arises.”

Real still have a game in hand over Barcelona but it is looking increasingly likely that the final El Clasico of the season could end up deciding the title.

The Catalans will face Juventus in the next round of the Champions League, a repeat of the 2015 final.

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