Barca are now seven points behind Liga leaders Real and Laporta said at the final whistle: "The distance begins to be considerable and we will have to work very hard. But nothing has been lost yet.

"We must forget about this game and look forward. We need to lift morale and continue fighting.

"We had chances to score, but it's true the game didn't go the way we wanted.

"The fans must continue supporting the team, now more than ever. I know they are hurting, we all are after such a home defeat. But we have quality players and will improve."