Barcelona playmaker Ronaldinho believes the Catalan giants need to look ahead to Wednesday's Champions League game against Lyon and not dwell on Sunday's disappointing goalless draw at Osasuna.
Although still unbeaten, Barca have only managed to pick up one win from their opening three La Liga matches and are already four points behind leaders and arch-rivals Real Madrid.
With key strikers Samuel Eto'o and Lionel Messi missing against Osasuna, Barca looked toothless and they were jeered off the pitch by the travelling support following the clash.
Barca have a chance to make amends for that display on Wednesday though when they host Lyon in their opening Champions League Group E fixture, and Ronaldinho has already set his sights on that game.
"We need to think about the next match," said the Brazilian, who believes a draw in Pamplona is not that bad a result.
"After having so many players away with their countries (during the international break), it was a tough game away from home and our opponents waited to hit us on the counter-attack."
Ronaldinho was replaced by Xavi in the 65th minute of the encounter after an ineffectual display but the two-time former FIFA World Player of the Year, despite looking stunned at the time, admits he understood coach Frank Rijkaard's thinking.
"I was not surprised because there is another game in the middle of the week," he said.
Barca midfielder Deco insists it is too early to be worrying about the form of Real Madrid, who have won all three of their league matches to date, scoring 10 goals in the process.
"What matters is that we improve ourselves and we to not have to think about Madrid, there is still much of the season left," he said. "We must always look to improve, even when we win."
With key strikers Samuel Eto'o and Lionel Messi missing against Osasuna, Barca looked toothless and they were jeered off the pitch by the travelling support following the clash.
Barca have a chance to make amends for that display on Wednesday though when they host Lyon in their opening Champions League Group E fixture, and Ronaldinho has already set his sights on that game.
"We need to think about the next match," said the Brazilian, who believes a draw in Pamplona is not that bad a result.
"After having so many players away with their countries (during the international break), it was a tough game away from home and our opponents waited to hit us on the counter-attack."
Ronaldinho was replaced by Xavi in the 65th minute of the encounter after an ineffectual display but the two-time former FIFA World Player of the Year, despite looking stunned at the time, admits he understood coach Frank Rijkaard's thinking.
"I was not surprised because there is another game in the middle of the week," he said.
Barca midfielder Deco insists it is too early to be worrying about the form of Real Madrid, who have won all three of their league matches to date, scoring 10 goals in the process.
"What matters is that we improve ourselves and we to not have to think about Madrid, there is still much of the season left," he said. "We must always look to improve, even when we win."
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