Laporta Reveals Broken Relations with Real Madrid Ahead of El Clasico
Joan Laporta reveals the relationship between Barcelona and Real Madrid is 'broken' ahead of the Spanish Super Cup final. Is this the end of their rivalry?
Joan Laporta admitted that the relationship between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid is "very bad" and "broken" ahead of the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia.
The relations with Real Madrid are very bad and they are broken right now. They can always be fixed, but at this moment they are like this
— Joan Laporta
That doesn't mean there isn't respect, because there always is, regardless of the relationship. We will act that way
— Joan Laporta
He added that "in football everything can be fixed, but that depends on the parties involved."
There is a strong desire to win this trophy. We deserve to be in the final
— Joan Laporta
All Barcelona fans want us to start the year with a victory
— Joan Laporta
When we win, usually it is the first of more trophies. It sets the tone. This is an important match
— Joan Laporta
The team is focused and Flick doesn't allow anyone to lose focus. They have trained very hard and I am confident we will win
— Joan Laporta
There are no favorites in a final; anything can happen
— Joan Laporta
We know we have a very united team and that team spirit is stronger than the opponent’s, even though Real Madrid also has the ability to win
— Joan Laporta
The mindset is to win, beyond the rivalry. There is a lot of excitement, a desire to play well and to make the fans happy
— Joan Laporta
