Midfielder Jude Bellingham revealed the factors that could help Real Madrid achieve a positive result against Barcelona.
Following a crucial victory over Juventus in the Champions League, Real Madrid will focus on hosting their archrivals Barcelona in the 10th round of La Liga.
Before kickoff, midfielder Jude Bellingham expressed his excitement about taking part in the upcoming clash. The English star stated that El Clasico is the biggest match in the world and emphasized the importance of winning this game.
Specifically, Bellingham shared: "This is probably one of the biggest matches worldwide. As a child, I always followed and watched every El Clasico. I grew up with them, and now it’s very special to be part of some myself. I've experienced some amazing moments and some tough ones, but playing in this match is always an incredible experience, especially when it’s at home. I'm really looking forward to the upcoming game.
I think everyone understands that goals or victories in matches like this carry special meaning because they help you prepare mentally and emotionally for the rest of the season. Knowing you can beat the biggest rival in the title race boosts your confidence and belief in having a successful season."
Last season, Real Madrid suffered four defeats against Barcelona across all competitions, including La Liga, the Spanish Super Cup final, and the Copa del Rey.
However, in the upcoming match, the outcome might change as Bellingham has learned lessons both tactically and mentally to aim for three points against the Catalan side.
The 2003-born star added: ""A key factor lies in controlling the match, timing, emotions, and small details that can make a difference. Last season, when we were behind in some games, we let emotions take over too much and lost control. Now, the important thing is to stay calm and mentally stable throughout the 90 minutes.
Tactically, we understand how they play and know how we want to approach it. So, the key is to manage all other factors well, from mindset, pressure to the atmosphere in the stadium, which will definitely be intense. These seemingly small details can ultimately decide the match outcome."
Jude Bellingham had a slow start to the season, having only appeared seven times in all competitions for Real and recently scoring again with a goal against Juventus midweek.
Therefore, facing Barcelona in the next match will be an opportunity for the English midfielder to prove his quality and help Real Madrid continue their strong run in La Liga aiming for the title.
The match between Real Madrid and Barcelona will take place at 22:15 tomorrow night (October 26).