Valverde matches Guardiola’s record at Barca
Goals from Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba saw Barca past the hosts in a 2-0 victory, although the table-toppers were made to work hard throughout by their opponents. That win puts the Blaugrana 10 points clear of second-placed Atletico, who will have the chance to restore the gap to seven on Sunday away to Athletic.
It also means that Barcelona are now 31 games unbeaten in the top flight, a mark they have achieved just once before in their history.
One must look back to 2011 to find the last time the club achieved such a feat, under the stewardship of Guardiola. That season saw Guardiola lift both the Liga and Champions League titles, missing out on the treble due to Copa del Rey final defeat at the hands of Real Madrid.