Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde says there'll be no underestimating Real Madrid.

Barcelona will face European champions Real Madrid twice in four days as they were paired in the semi-final of the Copa del Rey.

"It will be a great tie between two great teams who at are both fighting to win LaLiga Santander and the Champions League," he said.

"All of this makes for an excellent spectacle for both the teams and the fans alike.

"It is bound to be a fascinating tie and it will be interesting to see who makes it through to the final.

"They were going through a poor run of form in the league but they have turned it around and we know that it will be a tough match."