Valverde: ‘Barca never comfortable’
Barcelona Coach Ernesto Valverde took responsibility for the Champions League exit to Roma. “They took us out of our comfort zone.” The Catalan Press positively celebrated the draw for the…
Barcelona Coach Ernesto Valverde took responsibility for the Champions League exit to Roma. “They took us out of our comfort zone.” The Catalan Press positively celebrated the draw for the…
Barcelona President Josep Maria Bartomeu confessed Roma “were the better team” and hinted Coach Ernesto Valverde could be sacked. The first leg had ended 4-1, a result that did not…
Barcelona Coach Ernesto Valverde declares “we can’t think we’ve already won, it’s all to be decided” ahead of tomorrow’s Roma game. The Catalan giants hold a 4-1 lead from last…
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde warns the Champions League quarter-final with Roma isn’t over. “They put three goals past Chelsea.” The first leg ended 4-1 at Camp Nou on Wednesday evening…
Ernesto Valverde admits Roma “had very clear scoring opportunities” and warns Barcelona aren’t in the Champions League semi-final yet. The Blaugrana won the first leg of their quarter-final 4-1 at…
Barcelona Coach Ernesto Valverde confirms Lionel Messi will play against Roma tomorrow, while Sergio Busquets “will be better today and tomorrow”. The Blaugrana welcome Eusebio Di Francesco’s side to Camp…
Barcelona Coach Ernesto Valverde warned not to underestimate Roma after Spanish papers positively celebrated the Champions League draw. The headlines in the media today verged on the insulting, calling the…
Barcelona Coach Ernesto Valverde explains why he left out Lionel Messi in the 0-0 draw with Juventus and insists he wasn’t “defensive.” The goalless draw in Turin proved enough to…
Barcelona Coach Ernesto Valverde promised “a different game” against Juventus after last season’s 3-0 defeat, but sees “no favourites.” It kicks off on Wednesday at 19.45 GMT at the Allianz…
Ernesto Valverde celebrated Barcelona’s 3-0 victory over Juventus as a new Champions League beginning. “We beat the finalists of last season.” The Blaugrana were knocked out of the tournament with…
Barcelona Coach Ernesto Valverde expects “an intense and important game” against Juventus tomorrow. The Bianconeri face the Catalan side at Camp Nou tomorrow, having knocked them out 3-0 on aggregate…
Barcelona confirm they are still interested in signing Marco Verratti, but Andre Gomes and Ivan Rakitic will stay put. Barca’s pursuit of Verratti has become protracted due to Paris Saint-Germain’s…
Athletic Coach Ernesto Valverde felt his men “controlled” most of the Europa League match, despite Sassuolo winning 3-0. The Neroverdi were making their absolute debut in UEFA competition, but looked…
Athletic Bilbao Coach Ernesto Valverde admits he “didn’t want to meet Sassuolo” in the Europa League. The draw put these two teams together in Group F along with Rapid Vienna…