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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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Cristian Tello of FC Barcelona looks on during the warm up prior to the Spanish Super Cup second leg match between FC Barcelona and Atletico de Madrid at Nou Camp on August 28, 2013
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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Barcelona87012591621
2Real Madrid85301761118
3Villarreal85211715217
4Atletico MadridAtletico8440124816
5Osasuna94321314-115
6Athletic Bilbao8422128414
7Mallorca942398114
8Rayo Vallecano9342119213
9Celta Vigo94141615113
10Real BetisBetis833287112
11AlavesAlaves83141112-110
12Espanyol9315913-410
13GironaGirona8233911-29
14Sevilla8233810-29
15Real Sociedad822467-18
16Getafe915367-18
17Leganes915359-48
18Valencia9135513-86
19Real ValladolidValladolid9126519-145
20Las PalmasLas Palmas9036917-83


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