Pundit Says Barcelona Still Favorite Over Real Madrid Despite PSG Defeat

The optimism of Madridismo seems to have increased exponentially after Barcelona's 4-2 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes. However, David Sanchez mentioned in his new appearance on La Tribu that the scenario remains the same. The blaugranas, despite Tuesday night's stumble, are still favorites to take the match at the Camp Nou.

"Madridismo has gotten excited watching the PSG-Barça match, and now everything seems very easy when it comes to getting something positive from their visit to Barcelona. I still think Barça's defeat is not positive, but it will make them have their ears pricked up for next Sunday's match. Perhaps so much praise for Barcelona had relaxed Hansi Flick's squad, which now returns to being a down-to-earth team after the first defeat of the season.

I understand that Madridismo is excited, but what needs to be explained is that they are more excited about Barcelona's defeat in Paris than about their own victory against Leipzig, where Jose Mourinho's side, wherever you put them, once again had a regular match. Barcelona is still the big favorite; it plays at home, at the Camp Nou, and the normal thing would be for them to win the match. We will see if it is with a rout or without a rout," he said.

There is too much expectation for this Sunday's match. At first it seemed that Real Madrid would arrive at the Camp Nou with a completely victim-like role. This was due to the perfect start that those coached by Flick had had. Until last Tuesday, they had registered 11 victories in 11 matches and seemed an invincible team. But Luis Enrique's team showed that they are not and that, with the right tactical approach, they can be beaten.

Now, Mourinho has the task of formulating a great match and putting out the correct starting eleven. Many keep wondering who they could be. To the surprise of many, one of those expected to start on Sunday is Eduardo Camavinga, since his style of play and physical qualities would fit perfectly with the game plan the Portuguese is drawing up.

Madridismo also hopes to see the great version of Yan Diomande that he is showing, who is finally able to loosen up, lose his fear, and play the way he wants. Three goals in four matches prove that he is becoming friends with the goal and, with Vinicius Jr.'s absence due to suspension, his starting role is assured, probably on the left to cover the Brazilian's space. Likewise, Madrid's most powerful weapon, Kylian Mbappe, must arrive at this match with sharp aim if he wants to be decisive.