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The Real-Barça/Flick final requires caution, Ancelotti: There is no drama even if we lose

2025-01-11 20:02:00, Sport CNA

The Real-Barça/Flick final requires caution, Ancelotti: There is no drama

Real Madrid and Barcelona will face off in the second "El Clasico" of the season, but this time the match takes on a more special importance.

The two teams will play in the final of the Cup, in a challenge that counts for the trophy. The spectacle is guaranteed, while a strong sports war is expected in Saudi Arabia, where the match will be played.

On the eve of this final, the coach of Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti, emphasized the importance of the match, but added that even if his team does not win, there should be no drama, because the season continues.

"We are coming along well, as always before a final. With a lot of enthusiasm and desire. The problems we had against Mallorca have been resolved, all the players are available. A final against Barcelona is always special and adds pressure. It is a historic opponent and the matches against them are always very hard fought. It will be very difficult for us, but also for them. This trophy has value. When we win the Super Cup, the season ends well, winning La Liga and the Champions League. It is a match that gives you a lot of dynamics to continue the season well. We have to think about the first 4-0 defeat and what happened in that match. They beat us, while we have made an assessment of our mistakes. We had problems in the second half, so we have to avoid those mistakes. A classic is always unpredictable, accompanied by a lot of pressure, especially when it is a final against Barcelona. Even in the event of a loss, the season continues. It is a final and we are close to another title, but I am aware that in football anything can happen. "The team has improved a lot, no one can deny that. A defeat would not be good, but the team will move forward," said Ancelotti.

On the other side, the coach of Barcelona, ??Hansi Flick, praised the opponent to the maximum, saying that they can punish from moment to moment. According to him, the Catalans must play a better game than the one against Bilbao in the semi-finals, where they won 2-0.

"As a team, we must show strength and unity. Winning nw "El Clasico" would be a huge confidence booster for the season. It would be a tremendous achievement for the club and an unforgettable moment for our fans. Against Real Madrid, we have to play very well and take care of them in transition. We have to improve the mistakes we made against Athletic Bilbao", concluded the German coach. It's 90 minutes. We are talking about Real Madrid, one of the best teams in the world. We have to play fast and better than against Bilbao. They know how to manage the game and can take advantage of every opportunity, so we will have to play at our best level. Olmo can play. He is happy. I have coached in many finals. It's a great game, a Classic. If there is a lot of noise, we should be louder. We have to focus, not be influenced by the things that happen outside and be together", declared Flick.

The final of the Spanish Super Cup, between Real Madrid and Barcelona, ??will be played on Sunday, starting at 20:00.