Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen paid tribute to Las Palmas counterpart Javi Varas after victory on Saturday.

Barca fired five past Varas, but Ter Stegen says he could be proud of his performance.

"Really happy about the win today! Goalkeepers are always judged by the number of goals they concede each game, but today, even if we scored 5 times, @javi13varasofficial made some amazing saves and a very good match in my opinion!" the German wrote under an image of the two embracing at full time.

Varas replied through the same social network: "The small details make great people, thank you very much, congratulations and see you in the second round match. Good luck! #Repost @mterstegen1."