Barca, after defeat at Girona, have surrendered the LaLiga leadership to Real Madrid.
But Laporta, at the announcement of his candidacy for next month's presidential election, stated: “We defend Barça to enjoy the successes. We have a team of people in the dressing room that is a true treasure. There's a symbiosis that works, masterfully directed by Hansi Flick and built by Deco.
"I know that today, after yesterday's defeat in Girona … but let me tell you something: I know Flick and Deco , and I know what it's like in the dressing room. I'm sure we'll win La Liga . We've been playing Wednesdays and Sundays for a long time, which puts a huge psychological burden on us. All big teams go through slumps, but when it happens to us, some people take advantage."
On the Girona defeat, Laporta also said: "Jules Koundé ’s stamp (by Claudio Echeverri), my God, the game should have been stopped right then and there. I know the players and I know how much they want to bring joy. It will be a league against all odds; there are many who don’t want us to win it.
"There are certain power circles where we don’t fit in. It’s incomprehensible how, now that there’s so much technological support, every play goes against Barça. We’re used to that. These spheres of power…"