It might seem odd to see the two colleagues who have knit friendship since the days of junior U-17 World Cup in Egypt that each season should hate each other at their respective club uniforms. As Icon Real Madrid and Barcelona, the two captains this summer has shown a view on the gridiron.
Wednesday (17 / 8) will be staging the 26 th El Clasico for Iker and Xavi in head-to-head after a party to all 25 in the 1st leg of the Supercopa de Espana, on Sunday. "I have always been shrouded in resentment when faced with it. Whether it's a close-range shot or a penalty, I always remember that he was under their rule (Madrid) stand a good friend of mine," Xavi said as quoted by Marca.
At the first meeting at the Santiago Bernabeu, new Xavi entered the field in the mid second round. However, in this relatively short period, Xavi able to change the course of action. Barca originally appeared less calm, maski succeeded in creating two goals, suddenly had a neat coordination game. The ball becomes difficult jugador taken from the Blaugrana.
"For the size of small players, Xavi has been great. He was able to control the Barca game from beginning to end the game. I put the salute at the same time economical sense to Xavi," he said Iker.
Reflecting the positive results obtained by Barca, Guardiola is likely to install Xavi since the start in the Nou Camp later. Assuming only need a score draw under 2-2 to win the first silverware of the season 11/12, the Defensa nuclei such as Gerard Pique and Sergo Busquest also have derived a great chance from the start.
The history of El Clasico meeting in this Spanish super cup event shows the absolute victory of Madrid. Of the four pairs of meetings at home and away, Madrid has always come out as winners, both at first acted as host and guest team. However, under Pep Barcelona show the superiority of its own where only one of Madrid's experienced defeat in 10 opportunities.
All determinations depend both sides achieve optimal results. Madrid slightly superior in terms of fighting power. Provided that not too emotional, the first trophy Ranah Spain could land at the Bernabeu. In contrast, Barca were able to calm reigned over them.
Head to head Barcelona vs Real Madrid:
Aug 15, 2011 (SP) Real Madrid 2-2 Barcelona
May 4, 2011 (LC) Barcelona 1-1 Real Madrid
April 28, 2011 (LC) Real Madrid 0-2 Barcelona
April 21, 2011 (DR) Barcelona 0-1 Real Madrid
April 17, 2011 (LL) Real Madrid 1-1 Barcelona
Barcelona's last five games:
Aug 15, 2011 (SP) Real Madrid 2-2 Barcelona
Aug 07, 2011 (FM) Barcelona 2-0 America
Aug 04, 2011 (FM) Barcelona 1-4 Guadalajara
July 31, 2011 (FM) Barcelona 1-2 Manchester United
July 28, 2011 (FM) Barcelona 2-0 Bayern Munich
Real Madrid's last five games:
Aug 15, 2011 (SP) Real Madrid 2-2 Barcelona
July 31, 2011 (FM) Leicester 1-2 Real Madrid
July 27, 2011 (FM) Hertha Berlin 1-3 Real Madrid
July 24, 2011 (FM) Philadelphia Union 1-2 Real Madrid
July 21, 2011 (FM) Guadalajara 0-3 Real Madrid
Preidksi composition and formation Barcelona vs Real Madrid:
Barcelona (4-3-3): Victor Valdez, Dani Alves, Pique, Mascherano, Abidal, Keita, Iniesta, Xavi, Pedro, Messi, Villa.
Reserves: Pinto, Fontas, Adriano, Maxwell, Busquest, Tiago, Alexis.
Real Madrid (4-3-3): Casillas, Ramos, Pepe, Carvalho, Marcelo, Khedira, Xabi Alonso, Oezil, C.Ronaldo, Benzema, Coentrao.
Reserves: Adan, Albiol, Arbeloa, Di Maria, Varane, Callejon, Kaka, Higuain.
Prediction score of the match Barcelona vs Real Madrid by ZonaFootball: Barcelona will likely win the game against Real Madrid with a score ... Barcelona 2-1 Real Madrid.
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