Fernandez backs Barcelona to emerge from slump

Barcelona technical secretary Robert Fernandez backed the team to overcome their slump in form and maintain a challenge for a Liga and Copa del Rey double.

Luis Enrique's side lost their third successive league fixture at home to Valencia on Sunday, with their nine-point advantage nullified by Atletico Madrid, who sit joint top on 76 points.

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