He explained: "I do not talk so openly of failure: we tied on points with the champions of the Liga. Yes, it is true that we let too many opportunities slip at critical moments. And looking back, it is perhaps good we did not win the Liga. We must work consciously to be able to get the best things from ourselves.

"There are new players, new signings who are adapting very well. During the preseason I have seen a very good attitude, and it is important to remember the arrival of players from the juniors like Giovani Dos Santos, Bojan Krkic and Marc Crosas.

"We are entering a very positive phase."