Luis Enrique's name was cheered by large swathes of the Camp Nou crowd, but a sizeable number could also be heard whistling, suggesting not everybody is behind the former Roma and Celta coach.
"The main thing is that the fans support the players," he responded to reporters when quizzed on fan reaction, before deflecting on to Barca's performance.
"The team played very well. We were intense and fast on the attack. We didn't give any chances to our opponents and the attitude of the players was great.
"The fans can surely be happy with the attitude of the players. We played well but we know we can improve even further as well."
With Josep Maria Bartomeu calling club elections later this year amid mounting controversies and rumours off the pitch, Barca have endured a tumultuous week.
However, the head coach played down the turmoil which has been reported at Camp Nou and believes triumphs like Thursday's will help to patch any wounds which have arisen from recent dilemmas.
"I think calling elections after the season is a great gesture from the president, it's a very good decision," Luis Enrique added. "I hope we can provide some calm so we can face the second half of the season in the best conditions.
"I don't know if I'm very naive or if I don't listen much to the press, but I only see faith in the players; good attitude and good behaviour.
"I love that my players get cheered, that's what players need, especially in not so good moments.
"I'm very motivated, I'm confident we are going to get better, I try to transmit that to my players. The best medicine is to win and we are working to get the best results.
"I talk often with the players, I talk in the training sessions, I won't talk about with whom I speak one minute more or less, I won't feed controversies."
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