Tito Vilanova insists work still to do in La Liga

Barcelona manager Tito Vilanova has insisted that the fight to win La Liga is very much alive despite opening up an 11-point gap over Real Madrid.

The Catalan side crushed Levante with four second-half goals to stay three points ahead of Atletico Madrid at the top of the table.

Lionel Messi continued his incredible season with a brace while Andres Iniesta and Cesc Fabregas got in on the act to make short work of a Levante side competing in the Europa League.

Vilanova told reporters: "The league is not finished. Firstly because we've only played third of it, and then because Atletico are behind us and are very strong.

"There's still a lot to play for, 75 points is a lot. Also, remember that in the first year that we were 11 points clear of Real Madrid and had to go to the Bernabeu and win.

"Atletico have had a good start, which isn't a surprise as they finished last season very strongly. All we can do is focus on beating Athletic. I want to focus only on us."

Jose Mourinho's side have it all to do after the reigning champions slipped to a shock defeat at Real Betis on Saturday.