Footballing legends favour Real Madrid in El Clasico showdown against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 – La Liga News
Footballing legends have gathered at Santiago Bernabeu at the invitation of Real Madrid. Former Real Madrid and Barcelona greats, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Michel-c25453 and Miguel Nadal, joined 1982 world cup winner Italian Claudio Gentile, and picked Real Madrid as favourites ahead of
El Clasico showdown.
At the even put together by Italian company, Polti, former players of both clubs agreed on the notion that Mourinho’s charges have the upper hand in the latest encounter between the two sides.
Michel, who served Los Blancos over a decade between 1982-96 believes that even though both teams are on equal footing, Real have an edge over their perennial rivals.
"In the great equality between both teams, Real Madrid now is a little over Barcelona, that itself is also very strong."
He also commented that Real have improved as a team since last season, while their counterparts have moved down a notch.
"Real Madrid has improved over last year, while the club has gone down a bit their level."
On the other hand, Nadal stated that the match has a lot of importance in deciding the league winner, even though the league is still in its opening phases.
“If Real Madrid win on Saturday and that will be the league for this year," Nadal stated before going on to say that the competition will still not be over and Madrid will have to earn the plaudits.
The Italian international, Gentile, was returning to Santiago Bernabeu almost 30 years after winning the world title with the 'Azzurri', and let his views on El Clasico. Gentile talked about how the Italian public perceived this clash of titans.
"Anyone who has sympathy for Mourinho wants Real Madrid to win and who is against the Portuguese goes with Barca. It is clear that Mou leaves his mark everywhere he goes,” Gentile commented.
A win for Los Blancos will bring their advantage back to six points with a game in hand. The Capital club have accumulated 37 points from 14 La Liga matches.
They are currently on a 15 match unbeaten run in all competitions, and are tied with Miguel Munoz’s record. A win against Barcelona will not only ensure safety in La Liga but also enter their names in Los Blancos history books.
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