Head coach of Barcelona Ernesto Valverde praised the performance of the representatives of England in the current draw of the most prestigious European club tournament.

At the moment the participation in the playoffs of the Champions League was provided by four teams, two of which (Tottenham and Manchester City) - representatives of the Premier League.

In addition, Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea have excellent chances of reaching the next stage.

According to head coach of Barcelona Ernesto Valverde, this season the Premier League teams look stronger than the La Liga team.

"In recent years, English clubs have not dominated the Champions League, but they regained their former positions," - said Valverde.

"I intended to say that they did not succeed in the Europa League, and then remembered that MJ became the champion of this tournament last season".

"English clubs have great financial opportunities and serious players in their squads, as well as a great history. This does not mean that Spanish clubs are inferior to them, in the last season of the team Examples were stronger. In the current draw of the Champions League is stronger than the English team, "- told Ernesto.

At the moment, led by Valverde Barcelona with 10 points in the lead leads in Group D and is close to making out the next stage of the tournament.