“I don’t care if they are the favourites”: Busquets talks ahead of Barcelona vs Real Madrid

Club captain Sergio Busquets has asked for more patience with regards to Barcelona’s next-gen stars that have come through the ranks of the famed La Masia academy.

Speaking ahead of Barcelona’s Supercopa de Espana semi-final clash against Real Madrid, the midfielder said the club is looking to get the best out of these players by not putting any kind of pressure whatsoever.

“I’m very happy that La Masia players are coming to the first team again,” Busquets told the media.

“Hopefully, they can help us to the extent they deserve, we shouldn’t put pressure on them either. We have to take advantage of the talent and the desire they have.”

How about the preparations?

Speaking about the preparations for the second El Clasico of the season, the 33-year-old said regardless of what the fans may think or the experts might predict, the game will be equally balanced. He believes the team is in much better shape than it was during the first Clasico.

“I don’t care if people might think Real Madrid is the favourite,” he pressed. “We must have more calm, have more of the ball, maintain possession, concede less goals.”

“In a Clsico, everything is equal, regardless of the difference that may exist between the two teams in the league. Winning would give us a lot of confidence and would get us into the final, which is ultimately what we want to win a title. The team is being much better and you have to be patient,” he added.

“We have to be faithful to our style, have possession, create chances. There is a great rival, and it will be difficult but we are confident in being in the final on Sunday. Now we are physically better than when we played the first Clasico.”

Club starting fresh under Xavi

The captain also pressed on the fact that the club is starting a new journey under Xavi with a philosophy of binding young players together. And although Real Madrid have cruised away with a 17-point lead in La Liga, the club will take this match as a new challenge with an eye set on the title.

“It is true that Real Madrid lead us many points in La Liga, but this is another competition and it is a unique match. It will be very even and we have our options,” said Busquets.

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“We are starting a new stage, with a new coach and many young players.”

“We are playing for the first title of the season and we look forward to tomorrow’s game with great enthusiasm and confidence. It will be a very close game,” the skipper concluded.

Source: BarçaTV+