Ernesto Valverde was pleased his side's focus didn't sway to the imminent visit to Chelsea in the Champions LeagueBarcelona coach Ernesto Valverde was glad his side stayed focused on beating Eibar to get their La Liga campaign back on track rather than let minds drift towards next week's showdown with Chelsea. Valverde resisted the temptation to rest key men ahead of the Champions League last-16 first leg at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night. "This match was very important for us after two draws in the league," Valverde said afterwards, quoted in the Spanish media. Highlights from La Liga as Eibar hosted league leaders Barcelona Highlights from La Liga as Eibar hosted league leaders BarcelonaBarcelona's win saw them equal a club record of 31 matches unbeaten in La Liga, which had been set under Pep Guardiola during the 2010/11 campaign. Valverde said: "Eibar pushed us very hard and were at a very high level, and I attribute our suffering to that.

Source: Sky sports February 17, 2018 21:11 UTC