
""We're really excited. Starting the year with a title would be fantastic, we saw that last year. The team is motivated," said Eric, kicking things off."
""We're entering a very complicated January, with a lot of matches. Next week we have three competitions. This title gives us breathing room, more confidence. It's important for all of us. We're a very young team, and this would give us an extra boost.""
""He simply told us that we have to win.""
""A Barça-Madrid match is always special. The league game was tough for us, it hurt. Tomorrow is an opportunity, especially with the chance to win a title.""
FC Barcelona meet Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Barcelona won last year's final 5-2 and aim to repeat that success under Hansi Flick. Eric Garcia has become an integral player, operating in midfield and defence, and is expected to play a major role in the Clasico final. Garcia described the squad as excited and said starting the year with a title would be fantastic. He warned of a complicated January with many matches and said the trophy would provide breathing room, confidence and a boost for a young team. Joan Laporta urged the players to win. Barcelona lost 2-1 to Real Madrid earlier in La Liga, making the final an opportunity to respond.
Read at Barca Universal
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