'Barcelona is the strongest team in Europe'

In the "Tiempo de Juego" program on Cope TV, renowned football expert Julio Maldonado, also known as Maldini, offered insightful comments on the Spanish King's Cup semi-finals.

Barcelona currently possesses a devastating attack.

Regarding the match between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad, Maldini believes that, despite Real Madrid's difficulties in scoring, Carlo Ancelotti's team still has a chance. He said: "Real Madrid are the more highly rated team, even though they are having trouble converting opportunities into goals. However, it should be noted that Real Madrid can create danger even when they don't have many chances. Therefore, I believe they still have a chance, not many, but it is possible."

However, according to Maldini, the decisive match is not the clash between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad, but the match between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona. With Barcelona scoring eight goals against Atletico Madrid in their last two matches, this has led him to place his faith in the Catalan team.

"Atletico Madrid are a good defensive team, that's undeniable, but they're not in good form. Barcelona are clearly the favorites to reach the final," Maldini commented.

And what impressed Maldini the most was Barcelona's brilliant form. He didn't hesitate to call Barcelona "the strongest team in Europe" at the moment. "Barcelona is the best team in Europe right now. The only team that can compare to them in terms of playing level is PSG. Therefore, I consider Barcelona to be the favorite in the upcoming match," Maldini asserted.

With his insightful analysis, Maldini pointed out that Barcelona, ​​with their sharp style of play and impressive form, have all the elements to go far in this season's Copa del Rey. As for Real Madrid, despite facing difficulties, their ability to spring surprises still remains.

In the first leg, Real Madrid won 1-0 away against Real Sociedad. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid drew 4-4 with Barcelona. At 2:30 AM on April 2nd, Real Madrid will face Real Sociedad again at Santiago Bernabeu in the second leg of the semi-final. A day later, Barcelona will clash with Atletico Madrid.

Source: https://znews.vn/barcelona-manh-nhat-chau-au-post1542455.html