Barcelona’s coach confirmed that his team must play as a single unit tomorrow, Saturday, in the Spanish Super Cup final against Real Madrid. He stated it is an important match, and Barcelona wants to show its best level in it.
He added during a press conference held today to discuss tomorrow’s match: “Real Madrid has wonderful players in its ranks, but I have a good feeling. We represent FC Barcelona and we want to win every possible title.”
Flick: Mbappe is a wonderful player
In response to a question about the possibility of stopping Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe, he answered: “How many matches did we play against Real Madrid last year? And how many did we win? It’s not just about Mbappe, it includes all of Real Madrid. Mbappe is a wonderful player and we will make some adjustments to face him, but we will focus on our plan.”
The Barcelona coach pointed out that it is about Real Madrid as a team, and about Barcelona’s way of playing and our expectations of what they want to do. This is always the situation, but Barcelona focuses on its philosophy and idea of how to play in its usual way.
– Mbappe joins Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia and participates in the Spanish Super Cup against Barcelona
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Laporta challenges: Barcelona will be stronger and will compete for all championships
It is worth mentioning that last season witnessed five confrontations between Barcelona and Real Madrid, with the Catalan team winning four and losing one.
Barcelona
Barcelona is a historic coastal city in northeastern Spain, renowned for its unique Catalan culture and distinctive architecture by Antoni Gaudí, such as the Sagrada Família. Founded as a Roman city, it later became a major medieval trading power and remains a vibrant economic and cultural hub today.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain, founded in 1902. It is one of the world’s most successful and famous sports organizations, historically renowned for its European dominance, particularly during the 1950s and its record number of UEFA Champions League titles.
Spanish Super Cup
The Spanish Super Cup is an annual football competition contested by the winners of La Liga and the Copa del Rey. Originally a two-team fixture played over two legs in Spain, its format was expanded in 2020 to include four teams and is now frequently hosted abroad, such as in Saudi Arabia.
FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona is a professional football club based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, founded in 1899 by a group of Swiss, Catalan, German, and English footballers. It is renowned not only for its sporting success but also as a symbol of Catalan identity and culture, famously operating under the motto “Més que un club” (More than a club).
Kylian Mbappe
Kylian Mbappé is a French professional footballer, not a place or cultural site. He is a forward for Paris Saint-Germain and the France national team, renowned for his speed and scoring ability. He rose to prominence at AS Monaco before his high-profile transfer and played a key role in France’s 2018 FIFA World Cup victory.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is a modern nation-state founded in 1932 by King Abdulaziz Al Saud, unifying the regions of the Arabian Peninsula. It is the birthplace of Islam, home to the religion’s two holiest cities, Mecca and Medina, which have been central to Islamic history and pilgrimage for over fourteen centuries.
Catalan team
The “Catalan team” typically refers to FC Barcelona, a professional football club founded in 1899 and based in Barcelona, Catalonia. The club is deeply intertwined with Catalan identity and history, having served as a symbol of regional pride and resilience, particularly during periods of political repression under the Francoist dictatorship in Spain.
