'You have to': Deco sends Xavi warning ahead of Real Sociedad clash

"The objective at the start of La Liga was to win it. You always have to fight to win. If not, then to aim for second place. You have to aim for the objectives," Deco has told the media.

"We depend on ourselves after Girona's draw [v Alaves]," Barca's sporting director added.

This sounds like a warning for Xavi – if he doesn't finish the season in second place, his Barca future may be in doubt.

It's important for Barcelona to finish second in La Liga as it would allow them to participate in the Spanish Supercopa and gain some extra income. They are currently two points behind Girona but with a game in hand.