As the Clásico between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid approaches, Jordi Alba showed his confidence while reserving some compliments for José Mourinho. Asked by A.S. during an event organized by Airbnb and LaLiga in Puertomingalvo, the former Barça left back returned to his memories of the Portuguese technician, back on the Madrid bench. Despite the historic rivalry between the two clubs, the Spaniard did not hesitate to praise the qualities of the coach. “ I faced him several times when I played in Valencia. These Clásicos were matches of incredible intensity, but that is the case with all Clásicos. Mourinho has this character. He is a coach that I like, both for his style of play and for his communication “, he explained. Before continuing: “ I don’t know him personally, but I think he is a fantastic coach who has led all his teams to the top. » Complimentary words from a former Barcelona player who experienced several particularly tense confrontations against the Portuguese.
But if Jordi Alba respects José Mourinho, he does not intend to support Real Madrid this Sunday. Quite the contrary. The former Spanish international sees his former club largely superior to its rival and even risked a particularly ambitious prediction: a victory for Barça with a score of 4-1. “ When I see how Barça is playing now, honestly, I’m very calm “, he assured. A confidence which can be explained by the good performances displayed by Hansi Flick’s men since the start of the season, despite their recent defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. For Jordi Alba, the Blaugranas therefore have the necessary arguments to gain the upper hand over the Madrilenians.
