BARCELONA - Barcelona coach Josep Guardiola chose to be modestly ahead of the game between Real Madrid El Clasico against Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday (04/17/2011).
Guardiola not be optimistic about the outcome of the game later. In fact, Pep had a good experience at El Real shave five goals without reply at the Camp Nou, in mid November 2010 and then.
Guardiola believes if Madrid will rise up and do not want to repeat the defeat. For that, he did not beat Barca in the game later. The battle of El Clasico this weekend did not affect much for Barca are far superior in the points. This situation obviously makes Barca camp is not in a position depressed.
"I've always said that Madrid is a difficult opponent. Moreover, Madrid is now better than ever. They are in the pre-eminent status. If we lose at the Bernabeu, the road to championship is still long. But, if we win, we will be champions in this season, "explained Guardiola was quoted as Goal, Saturday (04/16/2011).
"Madrid player has the ability to shoot from distance, high jumper and faster and stronger than us. I have never seen such a great team. They only need three touches to score. While we need a touch longer due to play the ball from the goalkeeper to front lines, "continued the 40-year coach.
Guardiola gave great respect to the Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho as the world's great coaches. The former Barca midfielder also praised the performance of Madrid midfielder from Germany, Mesut Ozil.
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