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‘The greatest motivation’ – Barcelona star Pedri sends message ahead of El Clasico

Pedri says that facing Real Madrid in El Clasico will provide the “greatest motivation” to Barcelona following their midweek defeat to PSG in the Champions League. The loss at the Parc des Princes was the first time that Barcelona have…

By Gill Clark · Barca Blaugranes

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 10:00 PM

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Pedri stated facing Real Madrid in El Clasico provides Barcelona with the greatest motivation to return to winning ways.
Barcelona suffered their first defeat of the season in a midweek Champions League match against PSG.
Rodri is set to return to Barcelona's starting lineup for El Clasico.

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Barcelona midfielder Pedri has stated that facing Real Madrid in El Clasico offers the greatest motivation for his team to bounce back. The declaration comes after Barcelona suffered their first defeat of the season against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.

Manager Hansi Flick is expected to have Rodri return to the starting lineup on Sunday. However, Barcelona will reportedly be without Eric Garcia, Jules Kounde, Andreas Christensen, and the newly injured Dani Olmo.

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