Zidane Tips Madrid To Beat Barça
Zinedine Zidane has tipped Real Madrid to win el Clásico this weekend, but recognised that in games between the two Spanish league giants there are rarely favourites.
The French legend was talking at an Adidas function when he revealed his thoughts about Sunday's game in Camp Nou and stated that he is looking forward to it.
With just four points separating the two teams and both going into the match on the back of victories, Zidane foresees a tough contest.
"It is a difficult game because the two teams that are playing are both outstanding and sometimes Real Madrid are favourites and other times Barcelona," he said.
Despite that, Zidane then tipped his former club to just edge the game because he thinks that Bernd Schuster's side are so difficult to beat at the moment.
"I think the game will be a very good one and I expect Real Madrid to win," he continued. "They are the favourites me because I just cannot see them losing.
Reflecting on his own experience of playing Barça, Zidane cited the 2001-02 Champions League semi final win in Camp Nou as his favourite game.
He was then asked about whether the Blaugrana can fit all their star names, such as Ronaldinho, Thierry Henry, Samuel Eto'o and Lionel Messi, into the team when they are all fit.
"What is happening at Barcelona could happen at any club because they say there are too many stars, but I do not think that will affect them," he explained.
"They are all outstanding players and when they play together they could do great things."
Lucas Brown, Goal.com
