Martino admits mistakes after Barcelona defeat

The coach, who was sent to the stands at half-time, saw his side slip to their third La Liga defeat of the season and allow rivals Real Madrid to open up a three-point lead at the top of the table.

Barca, who gave a rare start to Alex Song, were far from their fluent best and were punished in the 32nd minute when the Cameroon international diverted a Gorka Elustondo header into his own goal.

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