Ernesto Valverde says Barcelona "are always swimming against the tide" after the champions' winless run in La Liga was extended after drawing with Valencia.
Barca have now gone four league matches without victory following Sunday's 1-1 draw at Valencia – Lionel Messi's equaliser earning a point for the visitors.
Valverde's Barca conceded after just two minutes, Valencia defender Ezequiel Garay converting from a corner before Messi restored parity midway through the first half.
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Barca were unable to find a winner at Mestalla as the titleholders missed the chance to reclaim top spot and Valverde bemoaned his team's slow start.