Ahead of the highly anticipated El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti talks about his team's preparations and the recent resurgence of the Catalan giants. Despite Barcelona's impressive win in the Champions League, Ancelotti remains confident in his team's abilities and is not worried about their opponent's current form. The match, scheduled for Saturday at the Santiago Bernabeu, promises to be an exciting and evenly contested event.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Ancelotti Talks Up Team's Chances Ahead of El Clasico
Ahead of the highly anticipated El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has expressed confidence in his team's abilities despite the recent resurgence of their Catalan rivals.
Ancelotti's Comments
Speaking to the media ahead of the match, Ancelotti said: "We know that Barcelona is playing very well at the moment, but we are also confident in our team. We have a lot of quality and experience, and we are prepared for the challenge."
Ancelotti acknowledged Barcelona's impressive 3-0 win over Manchester United in the Champions League but insisted that his team is not worried about their opponent's current form.
"We know that they have been playing very well, but we are focused on our own game," he said. "We have a lot of respect for Barcelona, but we are not afraid of them."
The Matchup
The El Clasico is scheduled to take place at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, March 19. The match is expected to be closely contested, with both teams in contention for the La Liga title.
Real Madrid currently holds a narrow one-point lead over Barcelona in the standings. A win for Real Madrid would extend their lead to four points, while a win for Barcelona would put them top of the table.
Background
The El Clasico is one of the most famous and fiercely contested rivalries in world football. The two teams have met over 250 times in their history, with Real Madrid holding a slight advantage in wins.
In recent years, Barcelona has dominated the rivalry, winning six of the last eight El Clasicos. However, Real Madrid won the most recent encounter, a 3-1 victory in the Supercopa de Espana in January.
Top 5 FAQs
Both teams are evenly matched, but Real Madrid holds a slight advantage after winning the Supercopa de Espana earlier this year.
Karim Benzema has been in excellent form this season, scoring 21 goals in all competitions. He will be the player to watch for Real Madrid.
Robert Lewandowski has been a revelation since joining Barcelona in the summer. He has scored 25 goals in all competitions and will be hoping to add to his tally against Real Madrid.
The El Clasico is one of the most famous and fiercely contested rivalries in world football. The two teams have met over 250 times in their history, with Real Madrid holding a slight advantage in wins.
The next El Clasico is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 19, at the Santiago Bernabeu.
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