Barcelona are looking to bounce back from their UEFA Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain when they face Real Madrid in the first El Clasico of the season.
Hansi Flick saw his side’s unbeaten start to the campaign ended by a 4-2 defeat to PSG on Tuesday night, and Pedri believes the game against Real Madrid provides the ideal opportunity to recover.
Pedri believes welcoming Los Blancos to Spotify Camp Nou on Matchday 10 will inspire the Catalan giants to respond immediately after losing at the Parc des Princes.
Pedri runs with the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD3 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona. (Photo by Franco Arland/Getty Images)
The Spanish midfielder wrote on Instagram: “Coming back to victory in #ElClasico is a great challenge and the greatest motivation.
”In front of PSG we compete, in front of a great rival and on a great stage, and we know the way. We have confidence and we have football. Here we go!”
Barcelona have looked unstoppable this season and they would be eager to impress against a Real Madrid team still finding its feat under Jose Mourinho.
Hansi Flick also boost of an impressive record in El Clasico. The German tactician remains unbeaten across seven Clasicos (W6 D1).
Barcelona have won their last two home league meetings with Madrid, victory on Saturday will see them match Pep Guardiola’s 2008-2010 side by recording three consecutive home La Liga victories in this fixture for only the second time this century.
