Ronald Koeman feels January is key to Barcelona’s aspirations for season

Ronald Koeman’s Barcelona are 10 points behind LaLiga leaders Atletico Madrid (Tim Goode/PA).

Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman described January as “very important for our aspirations” after his team won 1-0 at LaLiga basement boys Huesca in the first of four successive away games.

Barca secured victory via Frenkie De Jong’s 27th-minute finish, with Lionel Messi providing a fine assist on his return to the team after an ankle injury – the Argentina superstar’s 750th appearance for the club and 500th in LaLiga.