Torres keen to renew Barca rivalry

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Spanish star Torres last week helped fire the Reds into the semi-finals, where they will face another English side in Chelsea, while the Spanish giants have been paired with Manchester United.

The 24-year-old, who has now scored 30 goals in an outstanding first season at Anfield, told Radio Marca FM: "We want to get to the final and it would be great to face Barcelona."

He added: "Here the people want to face Manchester (United), but first we've got to get past the semi-final against Chelsea, which won't be easy."

With three English teams reaching the last four and only one from Spain getting to the quarter-finals, former Atletico Madrid star Torres admits the Primera Liga's best are no match for the Premier League's top teams.

However, after the top four, he believes the Spanish competition has greater strength in depth.

He added: "I think that the difference between the two leagues are the top teams.

"I think the top four in England are above the top four in Spain, especially in terms of consistency, but the rest of the teams in Spain are better, there's more quality.

"But here every set of supporters cheers for their team and at Anfield the atmosphere is exceptional.

"Even when you drop important points at home, they don't stop supporting you."