Bartomeu backs Martino despite Sociedad defeat

Martino has come under fire in the Catalonian press following a 3-1 defeat to Real Sociedad last weekend, which left Barca three points adrift of Real Madrid in the La Liga title race.

The 51-year-old was sent to the stands during that loss and is banned from the technical area for Sunday's visit of Almeria.

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