Xavi wants Barcelona to ‘keep fighting’ for the title

Barcelona head coach Xavi admits his side face a potential banana skin on Saturday against LaLiga rivals Las Palmas.

Xavi’s team return to action after the international break and are bidding to cut the gap to leaders Real Madrid to five points before their game at home to Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

Barca are unbeaten in 10 matches in all competitions but, when asked if there was a chance his side could slip up against 11th-placed Las Palmas, Xavi said: “Yes, especially because the (players) are coming back from the national teams.

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