L.Enrique: The time has come for decisive battles

"Barcelona", which experienced a dark period at the beginning of 2015 and was constantly criticized, has been on a winning streak lately, winning 15 out of its last 16 matches in all competitions.

The trio of attackers - Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Neymar - not only score goals, but also create opportunities for each other. Football pundits note that Barcelona, playing in this way, is difficult to stop.

The sky above Barcelona looks clear and without a hint of criticism, but the team's coach warns - the decisive moment is approaching and they will have to give even more effort.

Playing at their home "Camp Nou" stadium over the weekend, Barcelona crushed "Rayo Vallecano" 6-1, after a four-month break, once again becoming the leader of the Spanish league. The Catalonian club also made it to the final of the Copa del Rey, and in the Champions League tournament, they brought back a minimal, yet completely deserved victory from Manchester against a strong opponent.

"Every win gives the team additional motivation. It is a push to move forward and fight with all our might. Now is the time when we cannot afford to stop. The team is still fighting for all possible trophies this season," says Luis Enrique.

According to the coach, all his players have gained excellent form, team morale, and high levels of determination, now that every goal is crucial, so they just need to improve their game even further.

Uruguayan Luis Suarez deserves compliments from the team's manager. The player, who moved from Liverpool to Barcelona at the beginning of the season, initially could not play due to suspension, but now he has fit in perfectly with the team and is extremely valuable.

"In every game, I see how Luis Suarez's game improves. He now understands not only what Lionel Messi is going to do, but also the other players. I really like Ivan Rakitic's game. He gives us more freedom in midfield, more opportunities for different maneuvers and tactical decisions," noted Luis Enrique.

Next weekend, Barcelona will play away against the Spanish league newcomer "Eibar", and the following week the Catalonians will face off against "Manchester City" in the Champions League quarterfinals, as well as the prestigious "El Clasico" match against Real Madrid from Madrid.

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