Intro:

Spanish player Pedro spoke to the press on Tuesday, ahead of the country's Euro 2016 qualifier in Slovakia on Thursday.

Script:

SOUNDBITE (Spanish): Pedro, Spanish national team player

"This match against Slovakia is going to be very tough. This rival is difficult because they have already beaten Ukraine, who have a very good national team. But every match here at the national level is tough and of course we will do our best. We will prepare hard to try to take home a victory, that is the most important thing for the group classification."

SOUNDBITE (Spanish): Pedro, Spanish national team player

"Every year has been difficult for me playing at Barcelona because the attacking players are the best in the world. But of course I can't wait for Luis (Suarez) to arrive, just like the rest of my team mates because he is a great player, he scores a lot and I'm sure he'll help us a lot. Regarding the competition, I have had it for the seven years I've played at Barcelona. It is hard, but I will just keep on working, every day, at training sessions, at matches, always trying to be better, that is all."

SOUNDBITE (Spanish): Pedro, Spanish national team player (on Cesc Fabregas)

"Fabregas is a player that stands out and he is appreciated in the (English) Premier League for what he is: a very great player and one of the best in the world playing in his position. There was too much criticism towards him here which, in my opinion, was not fair, but this is what happens when you play in the teams we play in. But I'm just happy for him because he is enjoying football there (England), you can tell he is happy, and that is great."