"First of all, I think everyone values being in a final against Real Madrid. It's a Clasico and we can win a title. Against Athletic, we played as a team, as a unit. That's what I want to see. We want to show it on the pitch; that's the most important thing."
"I always say they have fantastic, world-class players. They have a lot of talent, that's all I can say. I'm focused on my team. The important thing is how we're going to play, how we start the match. We want to win the title."
"I was very pleased with Wednesday's performance. But we also have other options. Frenkie [De Jong] and Eric [Garcia] can play. Gerard [Martin] is having a fantastic season. "Today we have our final training session; we'll see what we need. Everyone is available. We'll decide then."
FC Barcelona will face Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final in Jeddah tomorrow, seeking the club's first trophy of the season. Barcelona defeated Real Madrid decisively in last season's final, which acted as a turning point for the team. A La Liga Clasico loss in October adds incentive for a positive result here. Barcelona reached the final after a 5-0 semifinal win over Athletic Club and will try to carry that momentum forward. Pre-match statements emphasized the value of a Clasico final, team unity, focus on how the team plays and starts the match. Multiple starting options exist, including Frenkie De Jong, Eric Garcia and Gerard Martin, with final selection pending after the last training; all players are available.
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