Lionel Messi provided two assists as Barcelona overcame a difficult trip to Osasuna on Saturday to win 2-0.
The win adds even more pressure on Sunday's Madrid derby when leaders Atletico play third-placed rivals Real Madrid.
Messi set up both goals in Pamplona as Jordi Alba hammered home in the first half before 18-year-old Ilaix Moriba came off the bench to curl in an impressive shot late in the second, his first La Liga goal.
A few weeks ago, Ronald Koeman's side looked too far adrift in the title race but 10 victories out of 11 have fired them back into contention, even though Atletico remain in the driving seat with two games in hand.
After coming from two goals down to beat Sevilla after extra-time in the semi-final of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday, Barcelona now have one trophy, and perhaps even a domestic double, in their sights.
Osasuna pressed high, which made for an entertaining opening 20 minutes. Barca faced some nervy moments as Jonathan Calleri tried an ambitious lob from distance before Ruben Garcia's curler from the edge of the area required an athletic save from Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
Messi shot wide and then set up the opener, drifting in from the right and spotting the scuttling Alba racing in behind on the opposite side. Messi clipped a superb pass through three Osasuna defenders for Alba to collect and he lashed the ball high into the net from the angle.
Garcia deserved an equaliser soon after for his first touch alone, a sumptuous cushioning of a long ball forward, but ter Stegen was again there to deny the left winger.
There was more control about the second half but Barcelona needed a second to make it comfortable and substitute Ilaix seized his moment, shaping to shoot with his right before coolly rolling on to his left on the edge of the area and whipping into the corner.
Atletico face Real Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday, with Barcelona hoping for anything other than a home win.
Explainer: Tanween Design Programme
Non-profit arts studio Tashkeel launched this annual initiative with the intention of supporting budding designers in the UAE. This year, three talents were chosen from hundreds of applicants to be a part of the sixth creative development programme. These are architect Abdulla Al Mulla, interior designer Lana El Samman and graphic designer Yara Habib.
The trio have been guided by experts from the industry over the course of nine months, as they developed their own products that merge their unique styles with traditional elements of Emirati design. This includes laboratory sessions, experimental and collaborative practice, investigation of new business models and evaluation.
It is led by British contemporary design project specialist Helen Voce and mentor Kevin Badni, and offers participants access to experts from across the world, including the likes of UK designer Gareth Neal and multidisciplinary designer and entrepreneur, Sheikh Salem Al Qassimi.
The final pieces are being revealed in a worldwide limited-edition release on the first day of Downtown Designs at Dubai Design Week 2019. Tashkeel will be at stand E31 at the exhibition.
Lisa Ball-Lechgar, deputy director of Tashkeel, said: “The diversity and calibre of the applicants this year … is reflective of the dynamic change that the UAE art and design industry is witnessing, with young creators resolute in making their bold design ideas a reality.”
Paatal Lok season two
Directors: Avinash Arun, Prosit Roy
Stars: Jaideep Ahlawat, Ishwak Singh, Lc Sekhose, Merenla Imsong
Rating: 4.5/5
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Winners
Ballon d’Or (Men’s)
Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain / France)
Ballon d’Or Féminin (Women’s)
Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona / Spain)
Kopa Trophy (Best player under 21 – Men’s)
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona / Spain)
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Vicky López (Barcelona / Spain)
Yashin Trophy (Best Goalkeeper – Men’s)
Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City / Italy)
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Women’s Coach of the Year
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Man City 3
Raheem Sterling 35', 49'
Ferran Torres 65'
The Brutalist
Director: Brady Corbet
Stars: Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce, Joe Alwyn
Rating: 3.5/5
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Werder Bremen 1 (Bittencourt 32')
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