Ernesto Valverde admitted he was surprised by Luis Suarez’s backheeled goal against Real Mallorca after Saturday’s 5-2 win at the Camp Nou.
The Uruguayan got on the scoresheet in some style, finishing off a lovely move with a goal that will surely be up for next year’s Puskas Award.
Valverde admitted it was a stunning strike when he was asked about Suarez after the match.
“The situation took me by surprise,” Valverde said. “I thought it was a pass to a teammate.
”It surprised me, but it was an extraordinary goal.