Barcelona keep on winning — at least in La Liga. The Catalan club edged Celta Vigo 1-0 for their seventh straight victory in the competition, regaining first place and restoring some confidence going into a decisive Champions League game against Inter Milan.

Barcelona have not been able to repeat their league success in the group stage of the European competition.

In the Spanish league, though, Barcelona have been perfect since a scoreless opening draw against Rayo Vallecano at home.

Pedri González scored the winner on Sunday in the 17th minute with an easy shot into the open net after Celta defender Unai Núñez couldn’t fully clear a low cross by Gavi Páez.

Celta, which had won three of their last five league games, played well in the second half but failed to capitalise on their scoring chances at Camp Nou.

“The way we played, not even a draw would have been a fair result,” Celta striker IagoAspas said. “We created five or six chances in the second half.”

The visitors had a goal disallowed for offside in the 70thand Barcelona needed a good performance from goalkeeper Marco-André ter Stegen.

“We suffered a bit more than we should have,” Barcelona defender Marcos Alonso said. “But what is important is that in the end we got the three points.”

Barcelona coach XaviHernández said the team should have closed out the match before halftime.

“We struggled too much in the second half,” Xavi said.

“They had some clear chances to score in the end. It was an important victory, but there is a lot to improve.”