Bleacher Report · Dec 18, 2019
Ernesto Valverde Says Barcelona's Extra Rest Day 'Small Advantage' for Clasico
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde believes his side will have a "small advantage" over Real Madrid in Wednesday's Clasico as they have had one day longer to prepare.
The Catalan side last played on Saturday afternoon, when they drew 2-2 with Real Sociedad at the Anoeta Stadium.
Real, meanwhile, did not play their Week 17 La Liga fixture until Sunday evening, and they could only draw 1-1 with Valencia at the Mestalla Stadium.
The first Clasico of the season was set to take place in October, but it had to be rescheduled:
B/R Football OFFICIAL: Next week's Barcelona vs. Real Madrid Clasico has been postponed—the clubs have until 21 October to agree a new date https://t.co/hGpbMLJYGl