Sergi Roberto, captain of Barcelona, spoke this Friday (early Saturday morning in Spain) in the preview of the game against Real Madrid in Arlington, Texas. These were his impressions.
Madrid seems to arrive more smoothly. Will the fact that it is a preseason Classic equalize the forces?
In the end, a Clásico is always special. It is true that we have only played one game. But against Real Madrid you always have to go out to win and I imagine it will be a disputed game.
Do you see Dembélé leaving Barça?
I hope not. He is a key player for us, the most decisive. He is a special player and I hope he stays with us because he is a key player. I hope these rumors don’t go any further.
Do you think that Barça has a better squad than Madrid?
For me, Barça has the best squad in the world. A template to fight for everything.
He is the first Barça captain after Puyol, Xavi, Iniesta, Messi, Busquets… Can you imagine lifting the Champions League at Wembley?
I have an image in mind, which would be very special, and I hope it happens. I’ve thought about it. And being captain is something very special and I hope to live up to it.