Last workout before El Clásico – FC Barcelona All set! The preparations for El Clásico are complete. The Barça squad trained on Saturday morning at the Ciutat Esportiva just hours before travelling to
Madrid, where the much-anticipated clash with Real Madrid is happening on Sunday at 4.15pm CET.
Marcus Sorg expecting a tough game – FC Barcelona
Marcus Sorg was the man chosen to speak to the media ahead of this Sunday’s Clásico (4.15pm CET), in which Barça will visit the Santiago Bernabéu aiming to repeat last year’s superb performance. With Hansi Flick suspended and unable to take his seat on the bench, Sorg will take charge of the team from the touchline.
10 things ahead of the Clásico – FC Barcelona
AR eal Madrid v Barça match makes the world sit up and take notice. There’s the big rivalry, the top players, and there is always so much interest, especially at then moment with the league positions being so tight. There are also different stats and interesting facts around the match and we take a look a 10 of them ahead of the big game.
Sorg: “Criticism of Lamine? It will be a motivation” – Mundo Deportivo
Lamine Yamal will be one of the main attractions of El Clásico and many eyes will be focused on him, especially after his comments during a Kings League program that Real Madrid “steals and complains.” Those remarks have heated up the atmosphere before the game and Barça’s number 10 has been the subject of much criticism, but Marcus Sorg made it clear in a press conference that he isn’t worried about the situation.
Raphinha suffers relapse and will be out for longer – Mundo Deportivo
Raphinha will be out for El Clásico against Real Madrid, but he’s also expected to miss several more matches. The Brazilian winger is still nursing discomfort in his right hamstring and his return to the pitch will have to wait a few more weeks, with no date set.
