Jurgen Klopp reveals why he’s tipping Barcelona to win El Clasico

Lamine Yamal right winger of Barcelona and Spain and Kylian Mbappe centre-forward of Real Madrid and France prior the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on May 11, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

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Germany boss Jurgen Klopp is tipping Barcelona to win El Clasico on Sunday as Hansi Flick’s side are simply the better team right now.

Barcelona head into the fixture already six points clear of their bitter rivals and know that a win will see them carve out a healthy lead over Los Blancos.

Klopp was asked for his thoughts on the match and will certainly be watching on Sunday when the two sides meet at Camp Nou.

“Of course I’ll watch El Clásico between Barcelona and Real Madrid. I’ve watched this game

at every stage of my life,” he told DAZN,

“In the past, I was more of a Barcelona supporter because I used to hate it when Pepe and the other defenders used to clear everything out of the way back then. That’s the only reason I always supported Barça. These days, I watch it with a neutral perspective.

“Today, I support the better team. And looking at things at the moment, that is probably Barcelona.”

Barcelona head into the match after suffering a first defeat of the season to PSG in the Champions League, while Real Madrid enjoyed a 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig.