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Real Madrid veteran takes a dig at Barcelona ahead of El Clasico: ‘We respect players, unlike the other side’

The upcoming Clasico is set to be a special one, for Barcelona and Real Madrid both have some momentum but also lack the same to varying extents.The Catalans have been on an unstoppable run all season…

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Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 6:20 AM

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Thibaut Courtois criticized Barcelona ahead of El Clasico, claiming Real Madrid respects players unlike their rivals.
The Belgian goalkeeper stated that winning at Barcelona's stadium would send a strong message in the title race.
Barcelona currently leads La Liga with a six-point advantage over third-placed Real Madrid entering Sunday's showdown.

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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has criticized Barcelona's conduct ahead of the upcoming El Clasico showdown in La Liga. Speaking ahead of the clash, the Belgian international claimed that Real Madrid respects players unlike their rivals and argued that the Catalan side lacks class.

The fixture comes as Barcelona leads the La Liga standings, holding a six-point advantage over third-placed Real Madrid. In additional remarks to DAZN, Courtois noted that earning a victory at Barcelona's home stadium would send a strong message in the title race.

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Real Madrid veteran takes a dig at Barcelona ahead of El Clasico: ‘We respect players, unlike the other side’

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