Barcelona, Feb 20 (EFE).- Barcelona manager Luis Enrique denied Friday that the team's attitude has changed following its 0-1 defeat against Real Sociedad in La Liga, adding that its improved performance results from a normal process of "evolution".

At a press conference before the match against Malaga on Saturday in La Liga, the manager asserted that Barca has not changed.

His words were an indirect rebuke to Barca's Argentine forward Lionel Messi who stated on Thursday that defeat has altered Barcelona's attitude, desire and performance.

Luis Enrique said he considers that achieving 11 consecutive victories is the result of the normal evolution in the team's performance.

Asked about Messi, the manager replied somewhat tersely, saying "I'm not going to get into any controversy. We are all working on the same things. If you believe me or not is your problem. We are focusing on the next game and have many very good players".

The Spanish manager stressed that it is important t