Barcelona icon Gerard Pique has confessed that Actual Madrid are a fantastic membership regardless of the 2 La Liga giants’ El Clasico rivalry.
The Spaniard surprisingly praised Los Blancos regardless of the historic feud between the 2 legendary Spanish golf equipment. He stated (by way of Madrid Xtra):
“Regardless of the rivalry, Actual Madrid is a superb membership.”
Pique’s feedback come after a season by which Barcelona and Madrid clashed on 5 events throughout competitions. The Blaugrana received three of 5 El Clasico video games that have been performed this previous season, together with a 3-1 Supercopa de Espana closing win. The Catalan giants additionally acquired the higher of Los Merengues within the title race, successful their first La Liga title since 2019.
The rivalry stems all the way in which again to 1902 and has grown into certainly one of, if not, the best rivalries in sport. There should not solely footballing causes behind the rivalry but in addition cultural and political themes.
Barcelona and Actual Madrid are thought to be two of one of the best golf equipment in European historical past. Los Blancos sit atop Forbes’ listing of probably the most worthwhile golf equipment on the planet with a price of $6.07 billion whereas Barca are third with a price of $5.51 billion.
Pique is aware of what the El Clasico rivalry is all about as he performed in 42 of them throughout his illustrious profession. The Blaugrana legend was on the successful facet 19 instances, whereas he misplaced 13 instances.
The Spaniard retired final November however is evidently impressed by the present Madrid facet at Carlo Ancelotti’s disposal. They received the Copa del Rey final season and have already made their transfer in the summertime switch window.
Actual Madrid have signed Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund for €103 million ($112 million) which is their second most-expensive signing in historical past. It is clear they wish to avenge their title collapse to Barcelona subsequent season.
Arda Guler chooses Actual Madrid over Barcelona
Actual Madrid have reportedly adopted up on the signing of Bellingham by luring Turkish wonderkid Arda Guler to the Santiago Bernabeu.
Switch knowledgeable Fabrizio Romano claims that the Fenerbahce attacker has joined Los Blancos for a €20 million mounted payment with a 20% sell-on clause and additional add-ons within the package deal.
Guler was on Barcelona’s radar however he snubbed the chance to hitch the La Liga champions, as a substitute choosing their El Clasico rivals. It comes as a blow for Xavi because the Turkish teenager was certainly one of Europe’s most-coveted youngsters.
The 18-year-old scored six objectives and supplied seven assists in 35 video games throughout competitions this previous season. He has been in comparison with Barca legend Lionel Messi for his expertise on the ball and his achieved dribbling abilities.