This article is a continuation of ‘Real Madrid or Barcelona, who are this season’s favourites? – Part 1’.
As both sides ventured on their own respective pre-season tours, their differences were quite vivid. As Real Madrid embarked on their tour to the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 visited several other places around the world to ready their gears for the new season.
Although a number of experts suggest that the friendly matches do not exactly give a clear idea about how a team will actually fare during the competitive season, however, the disparity between the two Spanish giants can be brought under consideration.
Where Madrid lost 5-2 to Benfica, the Catalans secured victory. In the same way, where Barca had a tough time against Paris Saint-Germain, and the Madridista’s claimed success against Milan.
In addition to the pre-season friendlies, the two sides are also looking forward to the Spansih Supercup. The trophy, which is considered no more than a consolation, will see Los Blancos lock horns with La Blaugrana in what is expected to be a massively
competitive encounter.
Last year, it was the Nou Camp outfit that went home with the Supercopa de Espana trophy, however, it was the Whites who managed to lift the silverware in the Spanish La Liga.
Nevertheless, it is very important to note that the competition between the two footballing juggernauts has reached a new level. It is safe to say that the antagonism between Barca and Madrid is more than ever, therefore the two football clubs are always
keen on achieving victory against each other, no matter what trophy they are competing for.
One of the primary reasons for this is the instatement of Jose Mourinho as the new manager at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Portuguese tactician has moulded and twisted the rivalry even further, and the two clubs reached out for each other’s neck on several
occasions during Mourinho's tenure.
According to a few, the animosity between the two teams has grown ever since Mourinho has taken charge of Los Merengues. Prior to his time at the Spanish capital, the players of the two sides shared respect for one another as well, particularly the Spanish
internationals.
However, the scenario has changed drastically and the rivalry between the Blancos and Azulgrana has even encompassed the Furia Roja locker room.
Comically, musical star Shakira’s songs have been banned inside the Bernabeu since the pop star is reportedly in a relationship with Barcelona’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Gerard-c14664 Pique.
Hence, we can conclude that with the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 Milan boss at the helm, the clash between the two teams is expected to be nothing short of biblical. It appears almost as if the war is no longer in search of trophies or success, it is in fact a battle between
egos.
Furthermore, the efforts made by both clubs in strengthening their squads are another matter which should be brought under the light.
So far, it is the Catalans who have appeared busier in the transfer market instead of the Whites. New signing, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jordi-Alba-c19111, surely seems destined for great things at the Camp Nou.
On the other hand, Madrid continue their pursuit for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Luka-Modric-c22857 vigorously and the Croat is expected to join them soon. Apart from this, they are also in the process of offloading players which may appear surplus to requirement.
Considering all of these things, it surely is rather hard to draw one verdict as to which of the two Spanish giants will overcome the other. However, it certainlywill be a contest to savour.
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