Mateu Alemany thanked the Frenchman for his effort to reach the classic
The French central defender is in a position to play the great match against Real Madrid
Xavi celebrated at a press conference being able to count on Koundé for the classic. It is not for less, the plague of injuries in defense left the Barça team touched and everything seemed to indicate that the Frenchman could not arrive in conditions for the appointment, but as Mateu Alemany revealed before the game: “He has advanced the deadlines to be here“.
The Barça director of football also wanted to thank the center-back for the effort made: “He has brought forward the deadlines to be here. We have to thank him for his involvement. He has forced, but he arrives in the conditions for the match“.
Duel Lewandowski – Benzema
When asked about the duel between the two stars, the Spaniard stated that: “They are two of the best strikers in the world. Its definition and finesse can decidebut there will be more. It will be an even game and whoever gets ahead will have an advantage.”
Mateu Alemany, before highlighting the importance and beauty of the game, also wanted to highlight that: “We arrived tied on points, but we are leaders and they are second“.