Rijkaard: Barce ready to up the ante

BARCELONA coach Frank Rijkaard insists his side are ready to put an alarming dip in form behind them and salvage their season against Schalke tonight.

After crashing out of the Copa del Rey and losing ground to Real Madrid in the Primera Division, the Champions League now represents Barca’s best chance this season.

However, the Dutchman sees no reason to get carried away amid reports his future at the club depends on his side progressing to the last four.