This El- Clasico Didn"t Come At The Right Time - Iniesta

Barcelona midfield supremo Andres Iniesta has described the upcoming El -Clasico which is slated for this Saturday as not ideal as some players are not yet back from the international break.

In a press conference after Wednesday training session the midfielder told reporters that “of course [playing El Clásico after the international break] it’s not the ideal situation, it’s not the best to not be able to have players back until Thursday or Friday, but it’s a normal situation when there are international breaks”.

The 31  year old also emphasized that many times the Clasico has coincided with internationals.

” it’s not the best scene, but those who’ve been with their national teams have been competing, while those that have stayed here have been recovering. It is what it is, there’s nothing more to it,” – he added.

Barcelona are nine points clear off their rivals and a win on Saturday will cement their grasp on the La Liga tittle.

This El- Clasico Didn"t Come At The Right Time - Iniesta

This El - Clasico Is Our "First Final" - Iniesta

Captain of Barcelona FC Andres Iniesta has classified their upcoming El – Clasico game with rival Real Madrid like a final, the first of many decisive matches on the road to another title winning season.

In a press conference after Wednesday training the 32 year old said, “I would say, especially this time, that we don’t take the game on in a different way. These games are different. It doesn’t matter how the sides go into them, whether in better or worse shape”.

The skipper also emphasized how difficult the game will be, but they are focused on doing things well as this match-up is essential for them getting closer to our objective, but they have respect for their rivals.

“There’s not long to go in the league and we can take another step forward, but we will not take on the game looking at the points difference. We will just be thinking about another game,” he added.

 

 

 

This El - Clasico Is Our "First Final" - Iniesta