Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says there’ll be no underestimating Barcelona in today’s El Clasico.
Ancelotti is wary of Barcelona, despite their Champions League struggles and is focused on securing a win and regaining top spot in LaLiga Santander. He has praised Barcelona’s approach to the game, but has made it clear that he prefers a more versatile team and an idea that adapts to the players he has at any given moment.
“They’re clear on their history, and they continue with a style that the fans and the club like,” Ancelotti said of the Catalans. “It is an idea that has given them success that they continue to enjoy.
“Other clubs have a different idea. I think that having only one style is not the most appropriate because sometimes players change. It’s about looking for an idea in which the players feel comfortable”.
The coach is fully aware of the threat that the Catalans pose, and saw no need to rewatch last season’s humiliating loss to their rivals.
“I haven’t played the video back, we know the opponent very well,” Ancelotti said. “It won’t affect this year’s game, it’s another Clasico, we have the joy of playing in front of our fans.
“The intention is to give a good image and it is not a match of life or death. It’s special, but the season is very long and we’d like to win it.
“Barcelona have only drawn one game in LaLiga and they are in good form domestically. They have had some problems in the Champions League that can happen in that competition, but in LaLiga they have been spectacular.”
