article_snippet: Barcelona's first game in 2015 ended in a 1-0 defeat against David Moyes's Real Sociedad with Lionel Messi starting on the bench following a reported disagreement with Luis Enrique in training.
article_snippet: But Barcelona are currently La Liga after their win over Real Madrid on Sunday and Javier Mascherano feels their are back to their best.
article_snippet: We started the year with difficulties, with the defeat at Anoeta, which left We four points behind Real Madrid,' Javier Mascherano told TyC Sports. '
article_snippet: The demands at Barcelona are massive and it's not easy to meet The demands at Barcelona.'
article_snippet: Now We're four points ahead of Real Madrid.
article_snippet: Clasicos are difficult games, against opponents that push you to the limit, that are as good as The team.
article_snippet: We're aware that We didn't beat Real Madrid with We best football.
article_snippet: Barcelona always like to win, and especially to be better in a footballing sense, over and above the result.'
highlights_snippet: Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Nou Camp in La Liga .
  
highlights_snippet: Barcelona are currently top of La Liga after a tricky start to 2015 .
  
highlights_snippet: Barcelona are in charge of their own destiny .
  
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