ADN Barça Podcast con Mariana Guzmán y Alejandro Villegas

FC Barcelona - Real Madrid: Previa al Clásico del 28 de octubre

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A Barcelona board member's deleted racist tweet about Vinícius Jr. leads to Florentino Pérez skipping the Clásico.

The episode begins with hosts Mariana Guzmán and Alejandro Villegas introducing their preview of the upcoming El Clásico on October 28th. They immediately delve into Barcelona's injury concerns, noting that Robert Lewandowski, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, and Jules Koundé were seen training but may not be fully fit to start. Alejandro expresses doubt that all four will play, suggesting they might lack match rhythm. The discussion shifts to Real Madrid, with Mariana highlighting Jude Bellingham's strong start to the season as a key threat. The hosts then address off-field controversy, detailing a deleted tweet by a Barcelona board member that insulted Vinícius Jr. and minimized racism, leading to Florentino Pérez deciding not to attend the match in Barcelona. They analyze the strained relations between the clubs following the Negreira case. Alejandro predicts a 2-2 draw, citing both teams' attacking capabilities and defensive issues, while Mariana avoids predictions. Tactical analysis follows, with debate over whether João Cancelo could play in a more advanced midfield role to surprise Real Madrid. They also discuss whether Oriol Romeu should be benched, noting he is not as indispensable as Sergio Busquets was. The hosts mention Girona's 1-0 win over Celta Vigo, keeping them at the top of the table, which adds context to the Clásico's importance in the league race. The episode concludes with a call for listener predictions and lineup suggestions, emphasizing key matchups like Ronald Araújo against Vinícius Jr.

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