Barcelona fullback Jordi Alba says he feels in the best form of his career.
Alba has stared down his early season critics to prove his quality since the turn of the year.
He told Sport: "Yes, it's true I have 11 assists and five goals, the numbers are very good, but without the help of my teammates, it would be impossible. I have matured a lot in recent years in all aspects of my game, every year I try to better myself and help the team however I can."
He added: "At the end of the day, you have to respect all comments, whether they're negative or positive.
"I focus on playing, I have earned the respect of my teammates and all the coaches I have had. We're at a high level and a lot is demanded. With the age I am now, I have seen it all. Maybe at first I didn't understand, but now, with the years that have passed, I accept all types of criticism."
