Torres ranks Liga higher than Premier League

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres said that Spain's Primera Liga was stronger than the Premier League despite the presence of three English teams in the Champions League semi-finals.

"In England the top four are better than the ones in Spain, above all when it comes to consistency," the Spain international told Radio Marca.

"Apart from that, the rest of the teams in the Liga are stronger as they have more quality."

The former Atletico Madrid forward, who netted his 30th goal of the season in Liverpool's 3-1 victory over Blackburn Rovers on Sunday, said he was enjoying the patience afforded by English supporters.

"The fans aren't on top of you all the time here, they give you time, they get behind you but don't suffocate you. I'm very happy here," he said.