Kindee1688 Rafael Nadal sees Barcelona as a great option but not the favourites for this season’s Champions League Kindee1688

Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal, a huge Real Madrid fan, does not see Barcelona as favourites to win the Champions League, but rather the Blaugrana are a great option, Mundo Deportivo reported on Saturday. ( Kindee1688 )

Asked about a potential ‘El Clasico’ Champions League final between Real Madrid and Barcelona, ​​which would be a dramatic clash, Nadal replied: ‘For Spanish football, it would be great.’

Although the former Spanish tennis star believes Hansi Flick’s Barcelona are a strong team, he does not think the Blaugrana are favourites to win the Champions League this season.

‘There are teams like PSG, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal and Real Madrid who have won the trophy 15 times.’

‘So I wouldn’t say Barcelona is the favorite, I would say Barcelona is a great option.’

Nadal also made it clear that Real Madrid should not be ruled out as favourites, given the Blancos’ past successes under high-pressure circumstances.

‘It’s true that Barcelona have played great football and had an incredible season. They are clear contenders for all the titles.’

‘Nobody at Real Madrid is going to give up and they will fight until the end and we will see what happens.’

‘Anything can happen. You’re in the final stretch of the season, with injuries and a tough schedule, and anything can happen.’