The Catalans increased their lead at the top of LaLiga to 11 points after beating Getafe 2-0 on Saturday, with second-place Real Madrid only managing to draw against Real Betis.
Frenkie de Jong has written his name into Barcelona history after setting a new Dutch appearance record during their 1-0 La Liga win over Celta Vigo on Wednesday night.
Sergio Ramos says he expects "news in a few months, or even weeks" as the former Real Madrid and Spain defender moves closer to completing a proposed takeover of his boyhood club Sevilla.
Real Madrid kept the pressure on La Liga leaders Barcelona with a hard-fought win over Alaves at home on Tuesday, while Real Betis edged out Girona in a five-goal thriller.
Real Madrid return to La Liga action on Tuesday night looking to end a frustrating run of four games without a win in all competitions when they host Deportivo Alaves at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Pellegrino Matarazzo has hailed Real Sociedad's Copa del Rey victory after they beat Atletico Madrid 4-3 on penalties following a dramatic 2-2 draw after extra time in the final at La Cartuja.