Gerardo Martino calls for calm

Barcelona boss Gerardo Martino has insisted that the Catalan outfit are still in a strong position despite a recent wobble in the league.

Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Real Valladolid left Martino's side four points off the pace currently set by Real Madrid in La Liga.

However, they are in a strong position ahead of their last-16 Champions League second leg with Manchester City following a 2-0 victory in the first leg in Manchester.

"The last thing I'd be lacking is strength," he told AS.

"We have positive things we have to play for. I wouldn't write us off in the league, we're in the last 16 of the Champions League and we're in the final of the Copa del Rey.

"If I wasn't calm in this situation, I would honestly think about changing jobs."

Barcelona will contest the final of the Copa del Rey against Real Madrid next month.