Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcantara has turned up the heat on table leaders Real Madrid. Barcelona, after their victory at Real Zaragoza, are now three points behind Real Madrid.

Thiago said: "Real Madrid will have to sweat if they want the league title.

"We always have to work hard to win in this stadium. We managed to win three important points.

"We weren't afraid at any moment. Luckily, a mistake from the keeper allowed us to equalise quickly."