Friday, 24th October, 2014
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is sure that Barcelona have weaknesses that his side can exploit in tomorrow's El Clasico at the Bernabeu.
Barcelona have started the season in fine style in La Liga and sit top with 22 points from eight games, four ahead of third-placed Real Madrid.
Luis Enrique's men are also boosted by the return of Luis Suarez from a four-month ban, with the former Liverpool striker in line to make his debut.
But Ancelotti is not worried and is sure Barcelona have weak spots, telling a press conference today: "There are no perfect teams in the world and we have to look for weaknesses to give our players the necessary instructions for this game."
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The Italian coach does concede however that Barcelona are playing good football at present and are motivated to pick up silverware this term.
"They are a more motivated team than last season. They have new players and a new coach.
"After a season without trophies they are more motivated. They are playing more direct and with a solid defence."
But Ancelotti will take no notice of the intense pressure surrounding El Clasico.
"Pressure is normal in a Clasico. In La Liga last year it didn't go well for us, but we'll try to do better in this game. We're in better shape than the same match last year."
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