Real Madrid prepare to square off against Barcelona in the 265th edition of the El Clasico at the Nou Camp on Saturday and one can be sure that the eyes of the entire footballing world will be fixated on the encounter.
A majority of Arsenal fans will also surely be looking forward to the clash, as the Gunners’ game against West Ham United on Saturday commences just after the match between Real Madrid and Barcelona comes to a conclusion and here are some reasons as to why the Gunners’ faithful should not give the El Clasico this weekend a miss.
Quality on show
Arsenal fans have been accustomed to watching attractive football at the Emirates Stadium over the years and few teams in England can match the Gunners’ wonderful possession based style.
However, even the most ardent of Arsenal supporters will have to accept the fact that Barcelona are the kings of possession football and although their style has evolved in recent times, the Catalans remain the best in ripping teams apart with their precise passing.
As for Real Madrid, they have been heavily dependent on counter attacking football and one can be sure that Zinedine Zidane’s men will be looking to use their devastating tactic at the Nou Camp against Barcelona on Saturday.
The match will be one between two quality teams with contrasting tactics and one can be sure that Arsenal fans will enjoy the battle of the two sides that use styles which is reminiscent to the Gunners’ own.
To scout Mariano Diaz
It is common for Arsenal to be linked with players from Barcelona and Real Madrid, and the Gunners’ best players in the current squad (Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil) arrived from the two Spanish giants.
Recently, it has been revealed that Arsenal are currently monitoring Real Madrid striker Mariano Diaz and the 23-year-old has admitted that he would be open to signing for the Premier League side if given the opportunity.
Therefore, it does look like the prospective transfer is a distinct possibility and Arsenal fans will be hopeful of seeing the youngster in action during the El Clasico.
While Diaz most certainly will not be starting, he has been making an impact off the bench in recent times for Real Madrid and Arsenal fans may well get a glimpse of their prospective new striker on Saturday as well.
Luis Enrique – Next Arsenal boss?
It is widely expected that Arsene Wenger will be leaving his post as manager of Arsenal at the end of the current campaign and there have already been a host of names bandied about as potential replacements for the legendary Frenchman.
Some have claimed that Arsenal could consider a move for Barcelona boss Luis Enrique as well and there have been murmurs that the 46-year-old may well consider joining the North London giants next summer.
Enrique’s style certainly matches the philosophy that Wenger has imparted at Arsenal over the past 20 years and considering what the Spaniard has achieved in his relatively short managerial career so far, he could prove to be a decent appointment for the Gunners.
Arsenal fans would surely want to see if Enrique is up to the task of managing their side during the El Clasico and with Barcelona struggling at the moment, the former Celta Vigo manager will surely need to show his qualities in order to guide the Catalans to victory over Real Madrid this weekend.
