British forward Anthony Gordon has performed well since joining Barcelona this season and has become an important force in the team's forward line. He has played in nine games since the start of the season, and the team has won all of them and scored 39 goals, showing a strong offensive momentum. Gordon's speed and coordination ability on the wing, especially his tacit understanding with Barcelona's midfielders, help the team maintain its advantage at the top of La Liga. Now, he will start in Sunday's Clasico (La Liga showdown), fulfilling his childhood dream of playing.
Gordon has been a loyal fan of Barcelona since he was a child. He often watches the team's games on TV and dreams of one day being able to stand on the court and compete with his idol. Facing the upcoming National Derby, he said: "I have always thought that I have the opportunity to participate in this top matchup. This is the biggest dream of my life." He is also very flexible in positioning, whether it is left wing or forward, as long as he can contribute to the team, he is willing to accept it.
At the pre-match press conference, Barcelona coach Felic emphasized the importance of the national derby and believed that the significance of this game goes beyond three points. Felick pointed out that the team has recovered from the Europa League defeat against Paris Saint-Germain and is preparing to face Real Madrid at home. Felick's respect for his opponents was also evident, calling Madrid "the best team in the world" and paying tribute to head coach Mourinho.
For Real Madrid, Mourinho admitted in an interview that the team is still under construction and believes that the duel with Barcelona is unfair. He emphasized that the team has only known their opponents for three or four months and is still in the early stages. Mourinho has an equally positive attitude towards the national game, saying that he will fully defend Barcelona's attacking players, especially Gordon and other forward players.
As the duel between the two teams is about to begin, both sides will strive for victory. Barcelona hopes to maintain its lead in the league, while Real Madrid is eager to win the crucial three points at home. After the game, Felick will continue to pay attention to the team's performance in the Europa League, while Mourinho plans to further improve the team's tactics in the next games. Fans of both teams will wait and see who can have the upper hand in this La Liga national derby.