FC Barcelona boss Luis Enrique has expressed delight at his side's patience during their 3-0 win away at Osasuna.
The hosts held Barca to a 0-0 draw at half-time, that was until Luis Suarez opened the scoring on the hour-mark before Lionel Messi trebled their lead with a well-taken brace.
For a while, due to the heroics of Osasuna goalkeeperNauzet Pérez, it looked as though Barcelona may lose further ground in the title-race, but their silky build-up play eventually prevailed, meaningthey go back to Catalonia with all three points.
Speaking in the post-match press conference, the Barca boss said:"We have been patient and we created a lot of chances. I am happy with the game I have watched
 Luis Enrique: "We have been patient and we created a lot of chances. I am happy with the game I have watched" #FCBlive pic.twitter.com/cn0MSgkWVy
"We worked a lot in the first half, in which we had chances, but we couldn't make them count.
"We're still hooked to the title, even though we're six points behind. We're Barca. We'll fight to retain the League."
 Luis Suárez:"We are Barça and we are candidates for the league title. We will always do everything to do that" #ForçaBarça pic.twitter.com/OkqCRvnA4g
The win takes Barca within three points of arch-rivals Real Madrid, who have the chance to put the lead back to six on Saturday evening as they welcome the visit ofDeportivo La Coruna.
Next up for Luis Enrique's side is the heated local-derby with Espanyol, who travel to the Camp Nou next Sunday in the final game before the winter break.