Before the city derby scheduled for the weekend, another test awaits the Madrid "Real" team - facing the always characterful "Sevilla" at their stadium.
Today, late in the evening - at 23 o'clock - "Sevilla" will try to take points from Madrid "Real". "White" team currently shares positions 1-2 with "Barcelona", so three points in this clash are a necessity.
Before the match, the head coach of the visiting team, Julen Lopetegui, explained that they are facing a tough battle.
"We will have a very complicated game against 'Sevilla'. It is a great team where players quickly adapted to the new playing system under Pablo Machin. 'Sevilla' is a well-organized team with incredible potential in attack," - said the strategist.
"Life in Madrid is such that every day you face huge challenges. We have a big test ahead, maybe even a historic match, which we are fully embracing," - added the Spaniard.
When asked about the VAR system currently in use in Spain this season, which was questioned by "Barcelona" players after the last match, J. Lopetegui responded with a simple phrase - perfection does not exist.
"I do not intend to judge others for the opinion they have. I believe that VAR helps and resolves controversial episodes. Perfection does not exist in the world, but I believe that this system improves football," - concluded J. Lopetegui.
