According to many reports, Poland International Robert Lewandowski has informed the club head coach Xavi that he wants to play his first game for the Catalonian club against the arch-rivals Real Madrid.
FC Barcelona is in the Las Vegas of United States of America for their preparations for the upcoming season. They have already played two games of the pre-season. The first game was a 1-1 draw against Olot. In their second game, they came back with a banger as they buried the MLS club Inter Miami FC by scoring six goals against them.
In their next game of the pre-season, FC Barcelona will face their arch-rivals Real Madrid. This is going to be the third preseason game for FC Barcelona. Meanwhile, Los Blancos will play their first game after the UEFA Champions League finals.
Before this most anticipated clash of the El Clasico. Some words have been exchanged between both parties. The newly signed Brazilian youngster believes that Barca is better than Real Madrid.
After their 6-0 thumping win against Inter Miami, Raphinha made this statement.
“We are better than Madrid and of course, we want to face them”.
Former Leeds United winger also claimed that playing with this Barcelona team is much easier compared to his former team.
“Playing with these talented players at Barca makes everything easier”
“I am still adapting to the style of play of the team, they are helping me”
“I hope to help them too”.
Meanwhile young Brazilian from Real Madrid stated in one of his earlier interviews that Real Madrid never gets bothered by FC Barcelona.
While speaking with Madridxtra he was asked who Real Madrid considers the biggest rivals.
“Who are the biggest rivals? It’s Barcelona, to be honest, Real has no rival. They (Barca) say Real Madrid are our biggest rival, but we don’t even care about them”
Reportedly all the tickets for this upcoming fixture have been sold out in Las Vegas. This match will take place at Allegiant stadium. It seems that one of the famous party hubs of the world can’t resist witnessing the debut of the Polish striker.
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