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Ronald Koeman, Barcelona manager, says he wants "to enjoy the time that I have left", despite mounting pressure after the defeat by Real Madrid El Clasico.
Barca lost 2-1 to their biggest rivals at home on Sunday. This leaves them in ninth place in La Liga.
They will travel to Rayo Vallecano, an in-form Rayo Valecano on Wednesday. Koeman states that his side cannot afford back-toback losses.
Koeman stated Tuesday that he is a mature adult and knows how things work.
"I want to be able to enjoy the time I've left, no matter how long it takes, whether it's eight years, six month, one year or a few weeks. We cannot afford to lose back-to-back games in Madrid. I believe it is important that we win the Madrid game.
After Sunday's defeat, Koeman was confronted by Barcelona supporters who he later dismissed as "uneducated people".
He said, "It's a social problem." People who don't know the rules and values of life are uneducated.
"Inside the stadium, the environment was completely other and that is something I keep in my mind, that festive vibe with those types of people."
Rayo are currently seventh in La Liga and one point ahead Barca after being inspired by Radamel Falcao, a veteran Colombian striker.
They have won four out of six of their previous six games, and will be cheered on by an expectant crowd at home. Barca could be without Ansu Fati, a teenage forward, due to pain in his knee that he had surgery on.
Koeman stated, "They are a tough team to beat and are even more impressive this season." To beat them at their home, we'll need to be in the best shape possible.
"He [Fati] isn't feeling right. We will decide Wednesday morning if the trip goes ahead."
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