Valverde: LaLiga won't be boring for Barcelona LaLiga - Betis 0-5 Barcelona Now 11 points clear

Worries that a Barcelona stroll to the title will be boring to watch are not on Ernesto Valverde's mind after his team's latest big win en route to reclaiming their LaLiga crown.

A 5-0 romp past Real Betis on Sunday night has them 11 points clear following a weekend in which their immediate rivals once again lost ground.

"For us it won't be a boring league," he told reporters. "We will continue trying to win our matches, without speculating about the future.

"There are 18 games left and that is a lot. But, every game we win will be a very big step."

Lionel Messi was on scintillating form in Andalusia and Valverde commented that he has been able to witness the Argentine from both sides of the coin.

"You have to enjoy him," said the coach. "We have been able to live his era.

"I have suffered because of him and I know what that is like. Now I can enjoy it.

"It is an event to watch him every day. He is the best player there is and there ever will be."

Making a surprise appearance off the bench on Sunday was Gerard Deulofeu and Valverde was open as to why the winger played despite speculation he will leave, while also attending to talk of Barcelona's interest in Betis star Fabian.

"I don't know what will happen with Deulofeu," he admitted.

"His introduction was in the same context as Rafinha's at Espanyol. I thought in both cases that they could help us in the game.

"I think [Fabian] is a good player who played well. He pressured us well. This is his first LaLiga campaign and he has been one of the surprises of the season."