Valverde: Barcelona want to make up for recent results against Tottenham Champions League The coach previewed the match at Wembley

With Barcelona's recent form posing cause for concern, coach Ernesto Valverde has acknowledged that they must get back on song with a positive result against Tottenham.

The Blaugrana were victorious in their Champions League opener against PSV on the opening matchday, but that was at odds with their recent LaLiga Santander form.

Following their draw with Athletic Club last weekend, it brings their winless run in the league to three games, with two draws and a defeat.

"In the last week, we have had problems with our results and you can analyse each one of them," he told the assembled media.

"We want to improve every day.

"When you don't get results, you always want to look for reasons.

"It is because of a mistake or the opponent doing well, but we want to make up for that now in an important game.

"We all feel good, we know how things are.

"Even when you win everything, there are some discerning voices.

"Everyone here knows the demands on us and we know that we have to live with that."

Given their recent struggles, it may not be the best time to come up against a Tottenham side who the former Athletic Club boss has been impressed with of late.

"You should always expect to come up against the best version of your opponent," continued Valverde.

"We know that they have injuries, but we expect the best from them and we are aware of their strength in attack and defence.

"When the draw came out, we expected tough games and we know this one is going to be very hard and difficult for us."

The match on Wednesday night kicks off at 21:00 CEST.