'This defeat was not the fault of the coach': Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu defends Ernesto Valverde after loss to Valencia in Copa del Rey Valverde came under renewed pressure following Saturday's loss to Valencia It means Barcelona ended the season with just the league title to their credit Manager came under fire following their Champions League exit to Liverpool But club president Josep Bartomeu has once again defended Valverde
By Adam Shergold for MailOnline
Published: 08:09 BST, 27 May 2019 | Updated: 08:10 BST, 27 May 2019
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Barcelona club president Josep Bartomeu has backed manager Ernesto Valverde despite Saturday's Copa del Rey final defeat to Valencia.
The 2-1 defeat meant Barcelona ended the season with just one major piece of silverware - the league title - and placed further pressure on Valverde.
He came under fire following Barca's 4-0 defeat to Liverpool in the second leg of the Champions League semi-finals, which saw them surrender a three-goal first leg advantage.
