“You have to play the classic game with mutual respect and admiration.” This is how Barcelona coach, Xavi Hernandez, tried to ease the tension that arises around the match by taking advantage of the unsporting circumstances. The Blaugrana coach remembered the past times, when these matches reached their maximum, as a result of the tension generated by Jose Mourinho when he was leading Real Madrid, in his attempt to put an end to Koller’s indisputable dominance.
Well, from the Madrid side, it seems that the new star of the Merengue fans is the one who will take up the challenge. Jude Bellingham gave an interview to TVE in which he expressed his full respect for Barcelona and praised the work that Xavi is doing at the helm of the Blaugrana team.
“I see Barcelona as a hard-working team thanks to the work” to face a competitor like Barcelona, because we both have a team with great quality
The Englishman said he did not feel the pressure: “Because of everything he generates, I feel more nervous before this type of match.” He hopes to leave Montjuïc with three points in his pocket: “I imagine my team will win if we do everything we know how to do.”
Although it is his first Classic match, the midfielder is fully aware of what this match means: “I know the impact of the Classic match on the fans, the media and football in general and, at the same time, I feel a responsibility towards the fans.” “The club and the fans to get the three points.”
