Valverde: I give more importance to having bounced back than to the record LaLiga - Barcelona 2-1 Valencia Pleased with team's reaction

After a devastating Champions League loss in Rome, Barcelona coach, Ernesto Valverde, was pleased with the spirit shown by his players in their win over Valencia, and valued that more than the fact they'd beaten the all-team record for unbeaten matches in LaLiga.

The win means that the Catalans now only require seven points to win their seventh title in 10 seasons.

"I am an optimist," he said to reporters after the game.

"After a major defeat there is always a period of mourning, but the important thing is how you react, what do you do in the next game.

"This week was not one to think about records, really

"We don't give importance to those because with these players it's normal to have records."

Valverde was criticised for not rotating his team again, but the coach was happy with his decision.

"Any Barcelona player has the capacity to take responsibility for pulling the team along," he continued.

"Everyone is at a great level and it wasn't a day to rest mentally,"

A few mistakes did creep into Barcelona's play, but Marc-Andre ter Stegen was again up to the task.

"He is an extraordinary goalkeeper," Valverde added.

"But if I highlight one before the rest... Everyone has been fine, he is there to stop and others to score goals."