Barcelona’s Busquets hails Real Madrid ace as one of the best players “in his position”

Barcelona have been blessed enough to watch Sergio Busquets dominate their midfield week in-week out for over a decade. Coming through the academy in 2008, Busquets is not only regarded as one of the best midfielders of all time but also someone who revolutionised the role forever.

Real Madrid came up with their reply to Busquets with Casemiro. The Brazilian has been playing regularly for Real Madrid for eight years now, and is regarded as one of the best players in his position.

Busquets does not disagree either. Speaking about Movistar Plus+, the Barcelona veteran said, “If he’s not the best, he’s among the best. I admire him, really.”

A little under fours years ago, as Brazil geared up to face Mexico in the round of 16 in the 2018 World Cup, Casemiro spoke very highly of Busquets, too, saying that he was the best defensive midfielder.

“There are not many players that I can choose from in my position, but if I had to pick one, then it would be Busquets,” Casemiro said. “He is the best in the world, and I have a lot of admiration for him, he has a lot of quality.

It is heartwarming to see such mutual respect, but all this will be forgotten as the two lock horns next weekend for the El Clasico. With Barcelona winless in their last six games vs Real Madrid, Busquets will be hoping to turn their luck as the captain.