13 May 2016
Barcelona will 'lap up pressure' of La Liga title game

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    Barcelona boss Luis Enrique says his players "lap up this kind of pressure" as they go for the victory at Granada which would clinch the La Liga title.

    Barca will win the title - unless they lose and Real Madrid win at Deportivo La Coruna at the same time on Saturday.

    "We are different to other teams," said Enrique, who won the treble last season in his first campaign in charge.

    "These players have won so many things. These games are made-to-measure for Barca players."

    Real boss Zinedine Zidane says he will not be following Barca's score, and Enrique is taking the same approach.

    "We are only playing one game. If we don't win it, then we'll have a look at what's happened in the other game," said Barcelona's boss.

    "I won't be taking any interest in it until the 95th minute. I get the feeling that we'll only win the league if we beat Granada."

    Granada have nothing to play for, but neither did bottom club Levante when they ended Atletico Madrid's title hopes with a 2-1 win last weekend.

    "There are two theories and they're both valid. Everyone was sure Atletico Madrid were going to beat Levante but look what happened," said Enrique. "The same might happen with Granada. They might be stronger with the pressure off or they might relax."

    Barcelona were nine points clear at the top on 1 April, but a poor run of form saw their lead at the top slip. Their only other hope of silverware is in the Spanish Cup final against Sevilla on Sunday, 22 May.

    "For the time being, the game with Sevilla doesn't exist in my mind," said the former Barca midfielder.

    "We are looking to win the most difficult league in Europe. It's the tournament that marks your overall level throughout the season. That is a big enough motivation for my players. I don't need to motivate them any more. My only concern is that they become over-motivated."