BARCELONA, Spain, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Barcelona manager Hansi Flick downplayed his team's LaLiga lead on Friday, saying their four-point cushion over stuttering Real Madrid means little and the real test will be staying focused as the season unfolds.

Barca have 40 points from 16 matches ahead of second-placed Real, who have only won twice in their last eight games in all competitions. Flick, however, warned against complacency.