Valverde: I thought that after winning the Clasico I would have superpowers FC Barcelona Game of the year for Cultural

After a stunning demolition of Real Madrid in El Clasico, Ernesto Valverde has been left slightly disappointed by a lack of super powers thereafter.

The Barcelona boss made the tongue-in-cheek remark to gathered media at his pre-match press conference for the game against Cultural Leonesa in the Copa del Rey.

"I'm exactly the same as a week ago and the previous one, people are happier and that makes everything more calm," he said.

"Though I'm disappointed because I thought I was going to have super powers now, but no."

Though most expect the Blaugrana to breeze through into the next round of the cup, Valverde, as is usual, urged caution.

"We are expecting a rival who will try to play well, taking the ball from behind," he continued.

"They can count on the enthusiasm of the crowd, and it's a difficult game for us in that sense.

"The opponent has a lot to win, it's a massive game for them."

Without Lionel Messi, Barcelona have played well in what was expected to be their most difficult week of the season to date, and that has pleased the coach immensely.

"More than proud, we are happy with how things have gone, with the dynamics which were difficult," Valverde added.

"We will look for that feeling of confidence in the cup, and on Saturday we play a match in which we have to continue the good work done up until now."