Ronald Koeman admitted that Barcelona were left “sad and disappointed” by Sunday’s Super Cup defeat to Athletic in Seville.
The Dutch coach had been bidding to lift his first trophy since taking over as Barca boss but instead saw his team twice let slip a lead against Marcelino’s men.
Koeman admitted his team were down after the game but insisted it was not a step backwards despite the defeat.
“You have to analyze the game, it’s difficult. We are sad and disappointed, because we wanted to win.
“It’s not a step backwards.