Barcelona forward Ferran Torres, on the eve of the Champions League match against Shakhtar, made it clear that the Catalans will not save their strength before El Classico.

"You can't look that far into the future, you have to focus on the next game. We need to earn three points and become one step closer to the Champions League playoffs. And only after that there will be a match with Real Madrid. Barcelona is a club that must win in all tournaments. Therefore, pressure is felt. But that is the history of the club.

"I am prepared to step up and take more responsibility in attack. I feel like an old man compared to Barcelona’s many young talents. I try to give advice to these players who are very strong and are establishing themselves in starting positions. A lot of pressure is on them, but they should handle it well. They have enormous potential."