Firmin: Any opponent in the semi -final will be difficult

Barcelona star Firmin Lopez appeared in press statements after qualifying for the Spanish Cup semi-final, by beating Valencia 5-0 at Mestalla Stadium.

The player said: "We started the match strongly, and we took control of the meeting in most moments. It was an important victory, and it was great to qualify for the semi -finals."

He added: "My goal is to try to help the team when I participate, and I am very happy to help the team, but the important thing is to win and qualify."

He added: "We are happy to be in this competition, we are Barcelona and we have to compete in all championships, and I think we are on the right path and I hope that we can finally win the title."

He continued: "The coach always asks us more.

Regarding the possibility of Real Madrid in the semi -finals: "Which team we will face will be a difficult opponent, we will wait for the draw on Wednesday, but now we are thinking about the semi -finals."