Ernesto Valverde claimed his mission had been accomplished following Barcelona's 2-0 home win against Celta Vigo. Barca moved three points clear at the top of the table thanks to goals from Ousmane Dembele and Lionel Messi.

Valverde's side began the game in second place after Atletico Madrid's win earlier in the day but will finish the year back on the summit. "I think it's the best way to win," Valverde said, referring to his team's fourth straight clean sheet in LaLiga.