Barca looking to close gap

After staving off a full blown institutional crisis with victory over La Liga champions Atletico Madrid last weekend, Barcelona is hoping its best performance of the season proves to be a turning point in the campaign.

The star forward trio of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez were all on target to ensure coach Luis Enrique remained in a job as he appeared on the brink due to dressing room discontent with his constant rotation of the squad.

However, speculation over Messi's future at the club has continued to rumble on due to the Argentine's contradictory statements over the past week.