Former Barcelona star Ivan Rakitich also shared his thoughts on the eve of El Clásico, one of the most intense and eagerly awaited matches in world football. According to the Croatian former midfielder, the match will be a celebration not only for Spain but for football fans worldwide.
El Clásico is the highest-level clash in football. Every football player dreams of participating in it. This means not only the historical rivalry of the teams, but also the presence of pride, will, and love behind every action on the field. In the current situation, victory is essential for both teams. "Therefore, this time the game will be as sharp, dramatic, and passionate as always," Rakitich said in an interview with journalists.
The Croatian footballer said that history is written in every match between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
"I remember with pride that I participated in these competitions. Before every game, there are different emotions - when the team and fans are only waiting for victory, you step onto the field with a different heartbeat. "El Clásico is the soul of football, its triumph," he added.
Rakitich emphasized that this match will also be of great importance in terms of the tournament table. Currently, the competition in the top division of La Liga is incredibly fierce - even a single point is of great importance. "At such a time, every mistake can lead to a loss of victory. Both teams know this well. Therefore, we expect an intense, passionate, and tactically perfect game," he said.
For information, Ivan Rakitich played for Barcelona from 2014 to 2020. During that period, along with the Catalans, he won the Spanish championship, the Cup, and the Champions League. In July of this year, he announced his retirement from football.
"I consider my years at Barcelona to be the brightest period of my life. But now, as a fan, I watch and wish for both teams to show their dedication in such matches. Football is beautiful with such passions," Rakitić concluded.
As a reminder, El Clásico will take place on October 26th. The match kicks off at 8:15 PM Tashkent time. Undoubtedly, this match will once again become the center of attention of the football world.
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