Barcelona forward Anthony Gordon is gradually adapting to the demands of Spanish football, admitting that LaLiga can be less forgiving than the Premier League when mistakes are made.
The England international joined defending champions from Newcastle United this summer.
"I loved playing in the Premier League and it played a huge part in my development," Gordon said.
"But Spanish football demands a different level of tactical and technical intelligence.
"In England, the intensity can sometimes mask a mistake. You can miss control the ball and still make up for it by winning the next physical battle. Here, a poor first touch or a lapse in concentration regarding your positioning can be punished immediately.
"The spaces are smaller, decisions have to be made more quickly and everything has to be more precise."
Gordon, who scored 39 goals in 152 appearances in just over three seasons at Newcastle after having previously shone at Everton, added: "Some Premier League teams would struggle to play this style consistently because they might not have the patience or the quality in midfield that is required.
"I won't deny that the Premier League is incredibly intense. The pace is relentless, there are physical battles everywhere, long throw-ins, corner kicks and plenty of contact. That's why many English players believe it's the best league in the world. They're used to that sort of chaos. Football in Spain is different."
Gordon, 25, has yet to score but has three assists in three league games for Barça.
He earned a second straight league start in Monday's 5-2 triumph over Rayo Vallecano and assisted Raphinha for Barça's fourth goal.
One advantage of playing in LaLiga is that Gordon will capitalise on his exceptional pace.
"My speed becomes even more effective here because the movement around me creates opportunities and spaces, rather than everyone simply running forwards in straight lines," he said.
