Coke on Sevilla, best friends and Ronaldo

Who is your best friend at Sevilla?

Coke: Sergio Rico, Vicente Iborra, Nico Pareja, Seba Cristóforo, Vitolo, [José Antonio] Reyes ... We've been together for a long time.

Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi – who is more difficult to mark?

Coke: In my position of full-back, Cristiano Ronaldo because I have faced him more often, but both are very difficult to stop!

How far can Sevilla go in the UEFA Champions League? 

Coke: Dreaming costs nothing ...

Best defender in the world?

Coke: Sergio Ramos. And before him, I liked Fernando Hierro because of how he played and what he represented.

Thoughts on the signing of Ciro Immobile?

Coke: We've only had two training sessions but already we can see that he sniffs a goal as soon as there's a shooting chance. He can be very effective for us.

Favourite book?

Coke: When I was young I enjoyed 'Fray Perico y su borrico' but now I read lots of others.

Favourite team growing up?

 Coke: Real Madrid until I signed for Rayo Vallecano!

Favourite player growing up?

Coke: Raúl González.

How does Unai Emery compare with previous coaches you've worked under?

Coke: He has a very consistent method of coaching and he's very demanding!

Favourite moment with Sevilla?

Coke: These last two years. We kept up our form all season culminating in lifting the [UEFA Europa League] trophy. I have spent four very happy years here!