Barça counts its League games by victory and can deliver an almost final coup if it wins the Clásico, which is considered the most worthy in history.
BARCELONA - Real Madrid and Barcelona will play this Saturday at the Alfredo Di Stéfano stadium, the former Classic of the season in women’s soccer, which corresponds to the tenth day and already comes with the flavor of the final.
The champions, led Peter Romeothey have won nine previous games in the competition and with 27 points they are five ahead of the meringues, who have a pending duel (against Abanca) and left a final in the derby against Atlético de Madrid.
Since the creation of the Real Madrid women’s section, absorbing Tacón in 2020, the two teams have faced each other 14 times, with a total of victories for Barça and a scoring balance of 49 goals in favor and only 7 against.
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Both teams arrive Classic with the good taste of their game in the Champions League which is played this week. Barcelona beat Austria St. Pölten 7-0 and Madrid did the same with Twente from the Netherlands.
Of course, there is complete consideration of favorites for the azulgranas, although the growth of the merengue team is visible, with the signing of the German Melanie Leupolz, the Swedish Filippa Angeldahl or the Spanish Alba Redondo, who joins the Scottish Caroline Weir, the Danish Signe Bruun, the Colombian Linda Caicedo or the Spanish Olga Carmona as the main arguments to try to break the historical hegemony of Barcelona.
Alberto Torillocal coach, however, who will miss Athenea del Castillo a lot, who underwent surgery on her clavicle and is not expected to return to the fields until at least the beginning of February.
Barça, who lost in Manchester, against City, on the opening day of the continental competition, won the following six official games in a row, which recaptured the feelings of last season. However, Romeu will have the notable losses of Salma Paralluelo and Fridolina Rolfo.
REAL MADRID: Misa, Oihane, Lakrar, Maria Méndez, Olga Carmona, Abelleira, Leupolz, Feller, Weir, Angeldahl and Alba Redondo.
FC BARCELONA: Cata Coll, Ona Batlle, Paredes, Mapi León, Brugts, Patri, Aitana, Alexia, Graham, Pina and Pajor.
CHARACTERISTICS: Zulema González
CAMPO: Alfredo Di Stefano
AM: 11:00 pm PT, 1:00 pm MX, 2:00 pm ET
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Interview Between Time.news Editor and Soccer Expert
Time.news Editor (TNE): Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to another edition of our sports talk segment. Today, we have a special guest—a renowned soccer expert and analyst, Dr. Sofia Martinez. Thank you for joining us, Sofia!
Dr. Sofia Martinez (DSM): Thank you for having me! It’s a pleasure to be here.
TNE: This weekend, we have one of the most anticipated matches in women’s soccer: the Clásico between Real Madrid and Barcelona. What makes this matchup so significant?
DSM: The Clásico is not just a game; it’s a rivalry steeped in history and passion. Even more importantly now, with the increasing profile of women’s soccer, this match carries enormous implications for the league standings and morale. Barcelona is currently leading, and if they win, it could essentially seal the league title for them, making this match feel almost like a final.
TNE: Speaking of standings, Barcelona has had an impressive season, winning all nine of their games so far. What do you think has been the key to their success, especially under coach Peter Romeo?
DSM: Barcelona has shown remarkable consistency and cohesion this season. Under Peter Romeo’s leadership, they have developed a very fluid style of play that emphasizes teamwork and attacking football. The players seem to truly understand their roles, and their offensive line is just firing on all cylinders. Their goal difference of 49-7 in their encounters with Real Madrid speaks volumes about their dominance.
TNE: That’s impressive! On the other hand, Real Madrid seems to be trailing behind. How do you see their current form, especially with the context of their upcoming match against Abanca and the recent derby against Atlético?
DSM: Real Madrid has been a bit inconsistent this season. While they have significant talent, they’ve struggled at times to find their rhythm. The pending match against Abanca could be crucial for them to regain some momentum. However, the emotional toll of facing Atlético could have varying effects on their psyche going into the Clásico. This match can either galvanize them or leave them vulnerable.
TNE: With the historical context in mind—since they’ve only faced each other 14 times with Barcelona largely dominating—how can Real Madrid approach this Clásico to turn the tide?
DSM: They need to focus on tactical discipline and capitalizing on set-pieces, which historically they’ve done well with. Physical intensity is also crucial. They have to disrupt Barcelona’s rhythm early and find a way to score first. Psychological resilience will play a large role, too. They have to believe they can win, because if they come in fearing their past encounters, Barcelona will exploit that mindset.
TNE: What are your predictions for the match?
DSM: It’s always a tricky prediction, especially in a match of this magnitude! If Barcelona plays like they have been, I would tip them to win. However, if Real Madrid manages to harness the energy of the occasion, rallies their players, and plays to their strengths, we could see a very competitive encounter. It’s going to be fascinating either way!
TNE: Thank you, Sofia! This Clásico promises to be electrifying, and we can’t wait to see how it unfolds.
DSM: Thank you for having me! Let’s hope for a thrilling match that showcases the best of women’s soccer.
TNE: Absolutely! Thanks to everyone for tuning in. Be sure to catch the Clásico this Saturday and experience the excitement firsthand. Until next time, take care!