Barcelona star Fermin Lopez has named Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni as his ‘most difficult rival.’

Lopez was promoted to the Barcelona first-team by Barcelona head coach Xavi ahead of the season and has made 17 appearances for Barcelona including a clash against Real Madrid in October.

Asked his most difficult opponent, Lopez told Mundo Deportivo: “Most difficult rival? Aurelien Tchouaméni. Physically he costs you.”

Real Madrid sit top of the La Liga table with 45 points from 18 games. Our next game is against Mallorca at the Santiago Bernabeu on January 3.