(ANSA) – ROME, JANUARY 11 – “It will be a balanced match, the league table does not count here. We will face a strong opponent, who may have had more problems than us, but in a one-off match we all have the same goal: the final”. This was stated by Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on the eve of tomorrow’s ‘Clasico’ in Riyadh, the first semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup which is held in Saudi Arabia. The other match between Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao will take place on Thursday.
“We may be ahead in La Liga, but my experience has taught me that in a ‘Clasico’ there are no favorites. Anything can happen,” added German midfielder Toni Kroos, finding the manager’s approval: “If the players if they thought we are favorites, I would worry. But that’s not the case, nobody thinks so “, said Ancelotti, who has all the players available for the match against the blaugrana.
“Real are the team in the best form at the moment, but the game is unpredictable. Nobody knows what could happen, regardless of the difference in points in the league table,” said Barcelona manager Xavi. “For us it is a challenge, an opportunity to win a title. We are very motivated ;; and it could be a turning point.
We will try to be protagonists and do many things well. ” Ferran Torres if he will be registered in time. (ANSA).
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