"For me personally, at this moment, winning points is more important; how we play doesn’t bother me," Eto’o told a press conference on Thursday.

"We haven't always done things well. At times we are obsessed with passes and maintaining the ball. But if you do not score, it does not matter what else you have done."

Barcelona are seven points adrift of Primera Liga leaders Real Madrid, who defeated the Catalans 1-0 in El Classico.

"The defeat was hard, but the team is not affected. In life the last thing to lose is hope. Now is the time we must show that we are Barca.

The Cameroon striker leaped to the defense of the under-fire Ronaldinho, who has been heavily criticized for his below-par displays.

"We never question him. He will always be Ronaldinho and he should continue enjoying his football."

"I think the public should appreciate what he has done for football and for Barca," he added.