Arrigo Sacchi says Barcelona remain favourites to triumph on three fronts but are scared Real Madrid will stop them replicating last season's treble feat.

Luis Enrique led Barca to La Liga, Copa del Rey and Champions League glory in his first campaign at the helm, and has put the team in a good position to achieve similar success this term.

The Catalan side sit three points clear at the domestic summit, have secured a place in the Copa del Rey final against Sevilla and meet Arsenal in the Champions League round of 16.

However, Sacchi – former director of football at Madrid – is convinced the Camp Nou side harbour fears of losing out in the race for silverware to their arch-rivals.

"Barca are the favourites to win everything, but they are afraid of Madrid – a lot," the Italian told Marca. "They know they are the only team that can stop them winning titles, especially the Champions League.

"There will not be calmness with Real Madrid in the competition. They are aware that the individuals of Madrid can win the Champions League again."