With only the UEFA Champions League group stage match remaining before this season’s first El Clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu, the excitement and tension are steadily building.
Former Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has already voiced his preference and given advice to Kylian Mbappe, and now another Madrid legend, Guti, has joined the conversation ahead of the big clash.
As part of a social media segment organised by La Liga, Guti answered a series of questions about the upcoming Clasico.
Although the discussion focused more on young talents Arda Guler and Pedri than the match itself, the former Madrid star made his allegiances clear.
In his assessment, Guti consistently ranked the Turkish international above the Barcelona midfielder in several key areas, only giving the Barcelona midfielder the edge in strength and mentality.
Across other attributes, he saw the two as equal, but ultimately, he did not hesitate to choose the 20-year-old star over Pedri, reinforcing his preference for the Real Madrid talent.
From the segment, the strong support former Real Madrid stars continue to show for the club is very much clear.
By favouring Guler, he not only highlighted the potential of Xabi Alonso’s players but also subtly reinforced the idea that the balance tips in favour of Real Madrid as the Clasico approaches.
With the Champions League fixture out of the way, all eyes will turn to the Santiago Bernabeu, and Guti’s choice adds an extra layer of intrigue for fans eagerly waiting to see how Madrid’s squad and their rivals measure up on the big stage.
As for the match itself, Real Madrid hold the edge considering their current run of form and a win over Barcelona at the weekend would reinforce their position at the top of the La Liga standings.