Barcelona coach Xavi admits the LaLiga title is now within reach after victory over Osasuna.
Jordi Alba proved the matchwinner on the night for the 1-0 triumph.
Xavi said: "It's almost there.
"The feeling is that these six points (Betis and Osasuna) were key after the defeat in Vallecas. We're going to wait and see, but it's a giant step forward.
"We missed some very clear chances, the kind where you can just push it in. And then came Jordi's goal, which sometimes makes it better to win like that."
Xavi conceded: "It's the tone of the season, we've lacked effectiveness.
"It's a summary of the season, in which we've created a lot of chances but we haven't put them away. But we played with hunger and I think we deserved the win."
