Valverde: If you want to win La Liga, you have to win lots of away games

Ernesto Valverde analysed Barcelona's win over Getafe, their first of the season away from home. It wasn't a great performance but it was an important win. 

"It was important not to make mistakes early on like we have done in other games," he said. "That was fundamental. The goal calmed us down and, from there, we imposed ourselves well. We didn't give much away and had chances to score more.

"If you want to win La Liga you have to win a lot of games away from home, not just your home games. Getafe were a tough rival, it's a hard place to come and we've played well. Now we have three days to prepare for Inter."  

Marc-Andre ter Stegen played well and Valverde had praise for him after he laid on the assist for Luis Suarez's first goal. There were also positive words for Junior Firpo, who scored his first goal for the club. 

However, Ousmane Dembele missed the game with a thigh problem, which Barça announced an hour before kick-off. 

"We opted not to include him as a precaution," Valverde explained. "He will have more tests tomorrow, but the impression I have is that it's nothing excessive." 

Clement Lenglet was sent off late on and, with Samuel Umtiti injured, it means Barcelona will be short in defence for the home game against Sevilla next weekend. 

"We have players from the B team who can help," said Valverde, who's likely to pair Gerard Pique with Jean Clair Todibo.