Real Madrid icon Iker Casillas has once again stirred debate around the rivalry between Los Blancos and Barcelona, this time with a sharp reaction on social media following a report about guard-of-honour traditions between the two clubs.
The discussion began after a report highlighted how, in recent years, there have been three instances where one of the two rivals has had to form a guard of honour for the other.
The report noted, “In recent decades, with a title won on the eve of the match, there have been three guard-of-honour formations between Barça and Real Madrid: two by the Azulgranas for the Whites and one by the Whites for the Azulgranas.”
Casillas’ reaction
Casillas did not hold back in his response. The former Madrid captain took a clear dig while backing his club’s standing in the rivalry.
He wrote, “We’re still better, even at this (even if it’s negative).”
His comment quickly caught attention, which came shortly after Real Madrid secured a 2-0 win over Espanyol, a result that delayed Barcelona’s title celebrations, adding fuel to an already heated build-up ahead of the next El Clasico.
Despite that win, the bigger picture in the La Liga title race still strongly favours Barcelona.
The Catalan side currently hold an 11-point lead over Madrid, with only 12 points left to play for.
That means the upcoming clash between the two sides could effectively decide the title race.
Heading into the fixture, the equation is simple for Barcelona. Avoid defeat, and they will be crowned champions.
A win or even a draw in El Clasico would be enough to seal La Liga, making the encounter even more intense than usual.
This makes the El Clasico even more important for Real Madrid as they would have a chance to avoid the inevitable.
