Valverde bigs up three "fundamental" points against Valencia
The Barça coach was happy to get back to winning ways on Saturday
Ernesto Valverde was delighted with his side's win against Valencia but played down their unbeaten record.
Goals from Suarez and Umtiti helped Barcelona to a 2-1 win on Saturday, extending their unbeaten streak in La Liga to 39 games and breaking the 38-year record held by Real Sociedad.
However, Valverde was more focused on returning to winning ways after the shambles in Rome than breaking the record.
"This wasn’t a week to think about records." he said after the game. "We don’t give it much importance. It was more important that we picked ourselves up after a difficult week. As for the records, it’s normal that these players keep on breaking records.
"It was a fundamental win in many senses, though. First of all, I am happy with the three points. We needed 10 points to win league, now it’s seven with just 18 points to play for.
"I’m also happy because of the week we’ve had. The atmosphere around the club this week has been a bit gloomy and we needed to put the brakes on that. In that sense, I have to congratulate the players because it’s not easy.
"The sensation is that we have failed, that we have disappointed the supporters, but we have to look forward and not lose sight of what we can still achieve this season."
