Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has played down their Copa del Rey first-leg defeat to Espanyol.

The defeat to their local rivals was the Blaugrana's first slip-up since the Supercopa de Espana against Real Madrid, such has been their dominance in all competitions since September.

"Our priority is LaLiga, although that doesn't mean we don't want to win the cup," he explained in his pre-match press conference.

"We want to win everything, but LaLiga tells you how good you are over the course of the entire year.

"You can be successful in the Champions League and the cup with a good five minute spell in a match."