Pere Romeu: "We will make some changes on Sunday against Madrid"
The "Azulgrana" coach has highlighted his team's ambition in the preview of the second of three consecutive "Clásicos".
BarcelonaSecond duel against Real Madrid. After the blaugrana exhibition on Wednesday at the Alfredo Di Stéfano and the symbolic 2-6, Barça returns to Madrid to seal the league. Pere Romeu's team starts with a 10-point advantage at the top of the standings with 21 remaining. "The team has a lot of hunger and ambition to fight for everything and deserves to reach all the finals." The coach confessed that, if they win, the league would not be decided, but they would take a step forward. "It would allow us to rest some players and focus more on the Champions League and the Copa del Rey final."
The blaugrana coach assured that he will make "some changes", but always with the idea of dominating the game. However, Romeu has not forgotten the spaces that will be created and that they can take advantage of to attack. "If we are attentive after the finishes, we must be able to control Misa's quick exit or the two center-backs," said the coach in reference to the first of Real Madrid's two goals at the Alfredo Di Stéfano.
Romeu assures that they are focusing on the day-to-day and playing well, but that "there are things that can be improved." Regarding the opponent, the Catalan expects some change from Pau Quesada. "They have given us identical or very similar lineups in all classics, but now several consecutive games are coming and I hope he makes modifications." On Barça's side, the only absences are Laia Aleixandri and Aitana Bonmatí.
Time and place of the Real Madrid - Barça match
The match will be played this Sunday at 9:00 PM at the Alfredo Di Stéfano (Madrid).
Where to watch today's match (television)
The clash between Catalans and Madrileñas will be broadcast on television via TV3 (3Cat), Teledeporte (RTVE Play), and DAZN.
Probable lineups for the match
Real Madrid (4-3-3): Misa Rodríguez; Eva Navarro, María Méndez, Lakrar, Yasmim, Irune Dorado, Caroline Weir, Angeldahl, Athenea, Alba Redondo and Linda Caicedo.
FC Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Cata Coll; Ona Batlle, Irene Paredes, Aïcha Camara, Esmee Brugts, Clara Serrajordi, Patri Guijarro, Alexia Putellas, Graham Hansen, Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo.
Referee: Olatz Rivera Olmedo (Basque Committee).
