Explosive quotes from both Real Madrid and Barcelona’s camp have hit the headlines within the past few days. Check out the top 5 quotes that have intensified the rivalry lately:
Barcelona’s Thiago Alcantara to Sport magazine:
“It's quite simple: I think that Barcelona will win and conquer the trophy. When you master all defensive and offensive aspects of the game and always enjoy the majority of possession, you're sitting in pole position to win.”
Former Real Madrid legend Francisco Buyo to Marca:
“Real Madrid are the favorites for the Supercopa. I think they'll win the first leg 5-0. They will then finish the tie with a 3-1 away win. Real Madrid have plenty of quality players.”
Barcelona’s Javier Mascherano at a press conference:
“This is an important trophy and we want to win it because it will help us face the season with our confidence boosted.”
Real Madrid’s Jose Mourinho at a press conference:
“We haven't just prepared for the Supercopa but also for the whole season.”
Barcelona’s Pep Guardiola at a press conference:
“This is a final and whoever wins will be the best team. [...] We’re playing a final and there can’t be any possible excuses.”
Sunday night’s fight on the pitch will reveal the winners and the losers of the Supercopa de España’s first leg, unless Real Madrid vs Barcelona ends in a draw.
Check out the Top 8 Barcelona and Real Madrid quotes - 2011 Supercopa de España second leg match.
