Barca´s Valdes: We need every point

Victor Valdes believes Barcelona must win all 18 of their remaining league fixtures if they are to have any chance of retaining La Liga.

Real Madrid are now seven point clear at the top of the table following Barca’s 0-0 draw at Villarreal on Saturday.

Spain goalkeeper Valdes concedes his team are in a precarious position as they look to defend their title.

“We have no more room for error,” he is quoted as saying by Sport.

“We have dropped two important points against Villarreal. We have to win all the points that remain.”

“And that’s what you get. If we want to fight for the league, we cannot fail anymore because there is a rival in front of us that is very strong.”

Trying to work out the reasons behind Barca’s inconsistent form of late, particularly on the road, Valdes believes fatigue has become an issue for a side which travelled to Japan for the Club World Cup in December.

“Injuries can never be used as excuses,” he said.

“That would be (a) small team that does that. There is enough (strength in depth) to deal with all of the games.”

“(But) I have the feeling that we are tired. But we are facing opponents who are also playing a lot and nobody here ever said that this would be easy.”

“I cannot say exactly what is happening, really. The important thing is that the team is working hard but we must continue giving our all – and more if necessary.”

Barca return to La Liga action against Valencia at the Mestalla on Saturday, while Real travel to take on Getafe.