Real Madrid stars admit importance of El Clasico as Barcelona look to extend six-point lead: ‘Will do everything to win it’

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Barcelona are preparing for this weekend’s El Clasico at the Spotify Camp Nou, hoping to put the 4-2 defeat to PSG in the Champions League behind them. Los Blancos, on the other hand, are coming into this game on the back of a convincing 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig. After the game, Madrid players Bernardo […] The post Real Madrid stars admit importance of El Clasico as Barcelona look to extend six-point lead: ‘Will do everything to win it’ appeared first on Barca Universal .

Barcelona are preparing for this weekend’s El Clasico at the Spotify Camp Nou , hoping to put the 4-2 defeat to PSG in the Champions League behind them.

Los Blancos , on the other hand, are coming into this game on the back of a convincing 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig.

After the game, Madrid players Bernardo Silva and Yan Diomande acknowledged the importance of the upcoming game.

Barça are heading into this encounter holding a six-point advantage over their biggest rivals, looking to extend it to nine this weekend.

Bernardo Silva admits Real Madrid cannot afford another setback

As quoted by FCB World , Bernardo admitted that the result could have significant consequences for the title race.

> “It’s an important match, we’re not going to lie. We’re six points behind, and the gap could become three points, nine points, or remain at six. That makes a difference,” he explained.

The Portuguese midfielder also stressed the importance of Madrid delivering a convincing performance against their biggest rivals.

> “It’s a very important match, and we have to approach it with a strong desire to perform well.”

While Bernardo conceded that the competition is in its early stages, he insisted that the points available on Sunday could be valuable.

> “At the end of the day, it’s still early in the season, but these are very important points for us.”

Yan Diomande confident ahead of Barcelona showdown

Diomande, meanwhile, adopted a more optimistic tone when discussing the fixture.

> “I’m looking forward to playing in matches like these,” the youngster said.

> “We’re ready. We have confidence, and we’re going to give everything to win it.”

Real Madrid clearly understands the importance of getting a victory against Barcelona later this week.

Even though it is still early in the season, a nine-point gap at the top could be a very difficult mountain to climb.

Barcelona under Hansi Flick have become increasingly relentless and have a perfect record in the league so far.

The Catalan club will be keen to return to winning ways , and it remains to be seen how they fare against their arch-rivals this Sunday.

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