Luis Suarez: “Clásicos are always special, they are spectacular to play in. I was lucky to see a lot of Clásicos and then have the chance to play in them. What I remember most about the first goal that I scored in a Clásico in the 2014/15 season. It was a very important goal, it gave us the win and it brought the title closer. The goals in the Bernabéu in the 4-0 win were also really important. They are unique moments, to score against your biggest rivals away from home is incredible.”
“For the fans it’s really important to win these games. People are really involved and that motivates the players a lot. The fans have a really important role. You come out and see the mosaic [in the stands before kick-off] and the atmosphere is spectacular. It’s a privilege to pla in these match, more so here at Camp Nou.”
Who is responsible for Barcelona winning the Liga and Copa double? | The Barcelona Podcast
Francesc and Dan highlight the key reasons and protagonists that took Barca to conquering their 7th La Liga title in 10 years, adding to their recent success in Copa del Rey. Your hosts are then joined by Eugenia Karolyi and Barsalev of The Cule Corner to answer listener questions about the future approach to Copa del Rey, ways to promote La Masia youngsters more often and key moments of the season.
Griezmann leaves Atletico hanging..and has a meeting with Barça? | Sport
Journalist Quique Guasch said on Catalunya Radio that ther was a recent meeting between directors from Barcelona and Maud Griezmann, the player’s sister and agent. Quique Guasch added that a contract for five years is being prepared for Griezmann and the club are preparing to pay his 100 million euro release clause.
Jordi Cruyff: Barcelona move talk is just rumours | Marca
The 44-year-old recently announced his departure from Maccabi Tel Aviv at the end of the season, but has insisted that there is no talks with the Blaugrana.
“I think in the last 12-18 months there has always been that rumour coming up. Previously, in other years, there has been talks, maybe not in that role specifically. We’ll see what’s going to happen because it’s a club near my heart, but sometimes that’s not enough reason to make a decision like this. Timing has to be right, and we’re not really in a situation to give a clear answer on that. We’ll see, so far it’s only rumours.”
Jordi Alba responds to Real Madrid’s excuse for Barcelona Guard of Honour snub | Squawka
Real Madrid are refusing to give Barcelona the same honour next week because their rivals refused to present Los Blancos with the customary honour after they returned to Spain with the Club World Cup in December.
“It’s not a decision we take, everyone has respect for those who want to,” Spain international Jordi Alba told reporters. “The Club World Cup was a competition we didn’t play in. At the [Santiago] Bernabeu, in the league, we have previously performed a guard of honour. If they don’t want to give us a guard of honour it will be because it comes from upstairs.”
