Barca boss unfazed by critics

Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino sent a defiant message to his critics as they turned up the heat ahead of his side’s latest Champions League outing.

Martino is coming under increasing pressure over Barca’s perceived poor form and fielded a host of probing questions as he met media to preview tonight’s visit of Manchester City.

The Spanish champions were beaten 1-0 by relegation battlers Valladolid last weekend to slip to third in the Primera Division, four points behind leaders Real Madrid.