Barcelona forward Ferran Torres expects a difficult encounter when his side faces Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final.
The two Spanish giants were preparing for another highly anticipated meeting with a major trophy at stake.
Torres understands the significance of the fixture and believes neither team should be considered the clear favourite before kickoff.
Barcelona had enjoyed strong performances during the season, while Real Madrid possessed the quality and experience required to compete for major honours.
The final therefore promised to be a closely contested encounter between two teams with plenty of attacking talent.
Torres had also been an important contributor for Barcelona and would have been hoping to make an impact on the biggest stage.
The forward previously scored against Real Madrid and would have been eager to produce another memorable performance against their fierce rivals.
Barcelona’s players were expected to approach the game with confidence but also respect for the threat posed by Madrid.
Real Madrid’s ability to change matches through individual quality meant Barcelona could not afford to lose concentration.
Torres believes the outcome would ultimately be determined by performance rather than pre match expectations.
The Copa del Rey final represented another opportunity for Barcelona to claim silverware and add to their successful history in the competition.
For supporters, the prospect of another El Clasico final made the fixture particularly special.
Both sides would be determined to finish the occasion as champions.
