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Luis Enrique Unconcerned About Playing After Real Madrid And Atletico Madrid
Barcelona could be third in La Liga by the time they kick off against Real Betis on Saturday, but Luis Enrique is not worried.
Luis Enrique says the fact Barcelona have to play after title rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid again this weekend is of no concern.
La Liga leaders Barca could find themselves as low as third by the time they kick off at Real Betis on Saturday, with both Madrid clubs in action earlier in the day.
The reigning champions faced the same issue last week, when Real and Atletico won before they hosted Sporting Gijon.
Luis Enrique's side, who sit above Atletico on goal difference and one point clear of Real, showed no signs of feeling the pressure against Gijon, though, running out 6-0 winners thanks in the main to Luis Suarez's four-goal haul.
And the coach insisted La Liga's scheduling does not change the way his team will approach their trip to Estadio Benito Villamarin.
"Sometimes we've had to play before and win and that creates pressure on them and vice-versa – all we can do is go out and win our games," he said.
"There's a special tension coming onto the last games of the season and the eventual winners will have shown great strength to deal with that pressure.
"I'm not focusing any energy on the games of Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid. I'm only thinking about Betis.
"Every game is difficult [but] things depend on us because we're top."