Valverde: Atletico Madrid draw is a good point for Barcelona

Ernesto Valverde professed himself happy with Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano on Saturday.

A late goal from Luis Suarez rescued a point for Barca and maintained their unbeaten start to the season, after Saul Niguez had put Atletico ahead.

Barca needed good saves from Marc-Andre ter Stegen to avoid going further behind although Lionel Messi was unlucky not to score, hitting the woodwork.

Valverde admitted his team found it difficult to break Atleti down, particularly in the first half.

"We knew that if Atletico go ahead of an opponent they use their advantages well, it was difficult to overcome their defensive lines, but we had spirit and drive,” he said.

“We…