Spanish leaders Barcelona held to frustrating 0 - 0 draw at city rivals Espanyol . , Inter boss Jose Mourinho will have eagerly noted Espanyol 's success in nullifying Barcelona 's star-studded line-up . Daniel Alves sent off as Barca move four points clear of second - placed Real Madrid . Real can reduce the deficit with victory away to third - placed Valencia on Sunday . Fourth - placed Barcelona win 3 - 1 at Sporting CP , who have two players sent off .
Spanish leaders Barcelona held to frustrating 0 - 0 draw at city rivals Espanyol . Daniel Alves sent off as Barca move four points clear of second - placed Real Madrid . Real can reduce the deficit with victory away to third - placed Valencia on Sunday . Fourth - placed Barcelona win 3 - 1 at Sporting CP , who have two players sent off .