Osasuna manager Javi Gracia has admitted that his side must move on quickly from their 7-0 drubbing at Barcelona on Sunday.

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in the clash at the Camp Nou, with the heavy defeat leaving Osasuna in 15th position in the table, just three points outside of the relegation zone.

"We tried to do our best and I don't want this result to weaken the players for the next match. We had a good attitude but Barca had physical, technical and tactical superiority," he told reporters.

"Eventually the score became bad because Barca proved their superiority. We wanted to be stronger in midfield and get more players forward.

"In the second half I wanted more strength but with a tired team Barca have taken advantage to keep attacking."

Osasuna have won just eight of their 28 league games this season.

Written by
Matt Law