No doubts

Barcelona manager praises recent performances against Alavés and Aston Villa, dismissing doubts about the team's form ahead of the Atlético Madrid clash.

A Barcelona manager has defended the team's recent performances, highlighting strong displays against Alavés and particularly Aston Villa following earlier setbacks to PSG and Real Madrid. He described the Clásico as evenly matched despite external narratives, and praised Barcelona's quality against a Real Madrid side that are reigning Europa League champions.

Looking ahead to the upcoming Atlético Madrid fixture at the Metropolitano, he framed it as an opportunity to demonstrate authority without overreacting if results don't go as planned. He expressed confidence in Barcelona's direction under their current manager, stating the team has clear ideas and knows how to play, and suggested that recent performances have dispelled any internal doubts about the project.