Real Madrid will visit Barcelona on Saturday afternoon for the first Clasico of the season, with plenty of anticipation building. Los Blancos come into the match top of the table, but having seen their lead slashed by two points after drawing with Sevilla last weekend. The Blaugrana squeezed past Athletic Club and Shakhtar Donetsk, but are missing six players for the match, including five likely starters.
Xavi Hernandez will have to weigh up the few options he has, but one youngster in particular has made his work harder for him. The Blaugrana are going into the Clasico ‘100%’ claimed their coach to Diario AS.
He did highlight one area that he was concerned about against Real Madrid though.
“We will seek to dominate the game with the ball, and on Saturday it is essential not to lose balls and be well positioned, because Madrid can destroy you.”
Ever since the days of Pep Guardiola taking on Jose Mourinho, this has been a narrative for Barcelona and Real Madrid. With Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo Goes and Vinicius Junior, they will no doubt be lethal on the break, but Carlo Ancelotti could also look to even things up in terms of possession, with Toni Kroos, Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga, Luka Modric and Fede Valverde a stronger set of options than Xavi has.
Sepcial
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I hope Felix be fit for this match, he’s our only hope right now.
Strangerthings
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One thing is for sure, we’re going to need gavi if we want to get a result. These are his games
ndabawubafo
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Madrid fans are all saying they're gonna beat don't be overconfident you should remember you're playing Barca regardless of injury it won't be easy remember the Fermin. Visca Barca
Peaceking1234
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Anything can be done but he should just make sure Fermin Lopez💎 starts in that game💯💯 , He's Sensational💫🔥
Menzaxxxxx
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A week ago i would have agreed with the possibility of being destroyed but without any doubt we win