Sylvinho has dismissed claims Barcelona are in crisis after seeing their lead at the top of the table slashed to four points by second-placed Real Madrid.

The Brazilian veteran said: "Right now, we are the envy of Spain. Twelve points were well ahead, but four are also good.

"We are one step away from the Copa final and the Champions League tie at home is still to be decided. And we're leaders in the Liga. If this is a crisis ...

"People can say what they want, but we are confident in our work. We are very focused and if they say this it is because they are afraid of us."