With Barcelona having won comfortably at Las Palmas, focus turns to Celta Vigo and Malaga and whether they can beat Real Madrid, with Luis Enrique not concerned by Los Boquerones professionalism.

For the Catalans to now win LaLiga, Los Blancos must lose to either side, with Malaga the final destination for Zinedine Zidane's team.

"It is not true that the words you put in my mouth, I have never doubted anyone's professionalism," Enrique said in his post-match press conference.

Though the midfielder has suffered a baptism of fire in his first Barcelona season, the coach was again quick to praise Andre Gomes after the Catalans' emphatic win at Las Palmas.

The ability to play in multiple positions was key to the Asturian's continued support of his player.

"Andre Gomes has the physical condition to play in various positions and with a great mentality and desire," he noted..

With Javier Mascherano getting injured in the warm-up, thus highlighting Barcelona's defensive deficiencies even further, the coach was nonetheless delighted with how the team, and particularly debutant, Marlon, responded.

"We played a very intelligent game, taking advantage of our options," he continued.

"Given the circumstances, that was not an easy duel.

"Marlon played very well and demonstrated his calmness on the ball."

Lucas Digne had started on the right-hand side of a makeshift back four and Luis Enrique was also pleased with the Frenchman's contribution.

"He showed that despite being a 'lefty,' he can do well on the right and he also generated danger in attack," Enrique concluded.