Barcelona president Joan Laporta has been full of praise for Rafa Marquez after he returned to the club to coach Barca Atletic.
Marquez’s side made it to the promotion play-offs last season before a heart-breaking defeat to Real Madrid Castilla.
The Mexican is preparing for his second season in charge of the team and has received some strong backing from the club chief.
“He leads with an iron hand and a silk glove, very similar to how he was when he was a player. He is serene, calm and makes decisions,” he said.