Head coach of Barcelona Ernesto Valverde shared his expectations of the match against Valverde does not consider his team the favorite of the match against Real, but assures that his team will fight for the championship.

"Barcelona is not a favorite match with Real Madrid. In such games, the situation in the standings has absolutely no significance, "Valverde said at the pre-match press conference.

"The current Real is very strong, and we should be careful throughout the fight. Also should be prepared for any variant of the development of events ".

"Match with Real is a serious test. We will go on the field with thoughts of victory. We want to extend our unbeaten run and do it by showing good football in the style of Barcelona ".

"In both teams there are players who can decide the outcome of the confrontation, however, even if we win and increase the gap to 14 points, Real Madrid will still remain in the race for the championship. Ahead of a long journey ".

Earlier, Ernesto Valverde announced the application for a duel against Real Madrid.

The match between Real Madrid and Barcelona will be held tomorrow, December 23, at the Santiago Bernabeu. On our site will be a text-online broadcast.