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Gerardo Martino: 'Barcelona need over 100 points'

Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino warns that 100 points may not be enough for the Catalan giants to retain their title this season.

Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino does not believe that 100 points will be enough for the Catalan giants to retain their Primera Division title this season.

The Blaugrana sit level on points with Atletico and Real Madrid at the summit of the league table, with the Blancos having played a game more.

The reigning champions amassed 100 points under the stewardship of Tito Vilanova and Jordi Roura last season, but Martino believes that his side may have to better that total this time around in order to trump their Madrid counterparts to glory.

He told reporters at a press conference: "Last season, 100 points was enough to be champions.

"There's the possibility that we need to add more this season if our opponents continue at this pace. It's very possible that three teams end up very tight."

Barcelona face an away trip to Levante this evening.

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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Barcelona17122350193138
2Real Madrid16113234132136
3Atletico MadridAtletico16105130111935
4Athletic Bilbao1795326151132
5Villarreal157532725226
6Real Sociedad167361611524
7Osasuna166642225-324
8Mallorca177371620-424
9GironaGirona166462223-122
10Celta Vigo166372527-221
11Real BetisBetis165651820-221
12Rayo Vallecano155461516-119
13Sevilla165471723-619
14Las PalmasLas Palmas165382227-518
15Getafe163761113-216
16AlavesAlaves164391827-915
17Leganes163671423-915
18Espanyol1541101528-1313
19Valencia142481322-910
20Real ValladolidValladolid1623111134-239


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