Jose bemoans Real’s fixture log-jam

BARCELONA extended their lead over Real Madrid in the Primera Division title race as Jose Mourinho’s men were held to a goalless draw at Deportivo La Coruna.

Barca won 3-0 away at Real Mallorca earlier on Saturday to move seven points clear at the top of the standings.

Lionel Messi gave the Catalans, missing key quartet Xavi, Carles Puyol, Victor Valdes and Dani Alves through a mixture of injury and suspension, a first-half lead by heading in his 26th league goal of the season.