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Barcelona's mood is buoyant following their Sunday afternoon win over Atletico Madrid, with coach Luis Enrique insisting that he too is over the moon with the three points.

Pleased with both the result and the performance at the Estadio Vicente Calderon, the Asturian was feeling positive ahead of Wednesday's hosting of Sporting Gijon.

"I couldn't be happier," he told reporters at his pre-match press conference when asked how he was feeling.

"They were three vital points [earned against Atletico] and we showed signs that we can improve.

"You saw how intensely we celebrated that victory."

It was put to the tactician that Barcelona rely too much on Sunday's match winner Lionel Messi, but the coach didn't see this as a problem.

"It would be naive to think we don't depend on the best player in the world," he replied.

"I hope [Messidependence] continues for many more years."

Looking ahead to the upcoming match, the Gijon native warned against underestimating his former team given that they are desperate for points.

"This Sporting team is maybe a little bolder in attack," explained Luis Enrique.

"They are a dangerous team because time is running out [to escape the relegation zone].

"I wish them the best as I've been a Sporting fan since birth."

Tactically, he gave little away, refusing to say if there would be a return of the three-man defence deployed against Atletico.

"I liked [the three-man defence], yet I won't give away any hints," he said. "It's a possibility."

The clash at the Camp Nou kicks off at 19:30 CET on Wednesday evening.