Athletic Bilbao Head Coach Ernesto Valverde has hailed the talent of Neymar.
The forward netted twice to secure a 2-0 win for Barcelona over Los Leones on Saturday and Valverde was eager to salute the 22 year-old.
“Neymar is a star in his country. He’s a player who cost more than the entire Athletic budget,” he said, as reported by Marca. “He has a special quality.
“I can’t blame the players for anything. Competing against Barça is complicated. The difference is clear but we tried to match their pressing.
“Aymeric Laporte made a mistake but he has given us a lot in other games.”