Barca, in second, are eight factors clear of Betis, in 5th, and if they can amplify that hole to eleven with three games left to play, their spot in the Champions League could be steady.
It might represent a large fulfillment for the Catalans, despite a disappointing dip in current weeks that means the enthusiasm of some weeks in the past, once they thrashed Real Madrid four-0, has fizzled out.
Xavi Hernandez took over with Barcelona sitting ninth in La Liga, with the very real threat of missing out at the pinnacle 4 hanging over the membership, who've debts of extra than 1000000000 euros and desperately want the cash from playing in Europe's most rewarding membership tournament.
"We have targets," said Xavi closing weekend.
"Qualify for the Champions League and then also to finish 2nd.
"But the main aspect is to qualify for the Champions League."
A victory for Xavi's facet at the Benito Villamarin would additionally come as a lift to Atletico Madrid, who are most effective three factors beforehand of Betis, with the nearby derby at home to Real Madrid to come on Sunday.
Atletico have already stated they'll now not supply Real Madrid a defend of honour as champions, a subject that has ruled discussions in Spain in recent days but a gesture they bear in mind to be "an try at mockery" that the club insisted has "the aim of humiliation".
Atleti will wish Real Madrid's sensational comeback towards Manchester City on Wednesday in the Champions League, which required extra time and a heap of emotional and physical energy, might take its toll on the Wanda Metropolitano.
After already wrapping up the league name remaining weekend with four games to spare, the momentous victory over City method Carlo Ancelotti is anticipated to rotate in opposition to Atletico, with the likes of Luka Modric, Karim Benzema, Toni Kroos and Vinicius Junior all due a rest.
