FC Barcelona took the sole lead in the Spanish championship thanks to a narrow win against Mallorca (1-0) on Saturday night and are waiting for Real Madrid’s game against Osasuna on Sunday in the name of the 7th day.
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Barça are a point ahead of their great rivals Madrid ahead of Tuesday’s trip to Milan against Inter in the Champions League.
The Catalans scored through the inevitable Robert Lewandowski (20), author of a new personal effort and his ninth La Liga goal of the season.
Xavi’s side now have six straight league wins, four of them away, after a first draw in the season opener against Rayo Vallecano at the Camp Nou (0-0).
Mallorca remains in tenth place.