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Their star is one of the best in the world.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick refused to talk about the internal crises that have ravaged the Real Madrid dressing room ahead of Sunday’s El Clasico, despite being urged by reporters in a press conference ahead of the crucial La Liga title race.
I don’t want to talk about Real Madrid
Flick said with a decisive sentence. “I don’t want to talk about Real Madrid after the repeated questions this week about the disputes within the Royal Club, between Federico Valverde, Aurelien Chuamini and Antonio Rudiger and Carvajal, which overshadowed the atmosphere of the preparations for the big showdown.
Although he admitted that the noise around the Merengue dressing room got to him, the German coach tried to play down the importance of the matter, saying:
“It surprised me, but I don’t care.”
“This is happening all over the world, and not just at Real Madrid.” It surprised me a bit, but it doesn’t matter to me. It’s not my team, Flick added.
Pride in the atmosphere of Barcelona
On the other hand, Flick appreciated the harmony in the Barca camp, saying: “We have a great relationship with the team and La Masia is something very special. I’m happy with my team and I always try to talk to the players and hear what they think. There’s good communication, and that’s very important.”
Ambition for a double crown
The German coach highlighted the importance of winning the La Liga title for the second time in a row, saying: “It’s not normal in Spain and that’s what we want to achieve. It is a great achievement for us to win the La Liga title twice in a row. We haven’t reached it yet, we’re close, but we want to take the last step.”
A warning about underestimating royalty
Despite the crises created around Real Madrid, Flick warned against underestimating traditional rivals. “They still have the Clasico and they will want to win,” noting that the noise off the field will not stop the club from showing their best.
Mbappe is praised despite doubts
As for Kylian Mbappe’s involvement, which was surrounded by doubts until the last minute, Flick dismissed the idea that Real Madrid were better off without the French star, describing him as “one of the best players in the world”.
He said about him. “He has amazing quality and is very dangerous in any situation. In front of goal and because of his ability, he is the best for me,” in a clear warning message to his team ahead of the decisive clash.
A date with history
Barcelona are set to face Real Madrid next Sunday in a Clasico that could decide the features of the title race amid a conflicting atmosphere between the harmony of the Blaugrana and the chaos of the Merengues, in a showdown that goes beyond the three points to the psychological and symbolic dominance of Spanish football.
