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Ander Barrenetxea calls Barcelona stronger ahead of Real Madrid clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 12:25 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Ander Barrenetxea calls Barcelona stronger ahead of Real Madrid clash

Summary

Ahead of Real Sociedad's match against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu, winger Ander Barrenetxea labeled Barcelona as the stronger team in La Liga. While acknowledging the potential impact of José Mourinho's presence at Real Madrid, Barrenetxea expressed confidence in Barcelona’s recent squad improvements. He emphasized the competitive nature of La Liga, particularly with top talents returning to the league. Barrenetxea noted that he has scored more goals against Real Madrid than any other team, which adds extra significance to the upcoming fixture.

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By the Numbers

•Real Sociedad faces Real Madrid on August 26, 2026.
•Barrenetxea considers Barcelona the stronger side.
•He highlights the challenge of facing Real Madrid, especially at the start of the season.
•Barrenetxea has historically scored the most goals against Real Madrid.
•La Liga has become more competitive with top player additions.

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12:25 PMYahoo Sports — Real Sociedad star names Barcelona as stronger side but expects Real Madrid to improve: ‘Mourinho could turn everything around’

What they're saying

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Real Sociedad winger Ander Barrenetxea has given his verdict on the La Liga title race ahead of his side’s trip to the Santiago Bernabeu, naming Barcelona as the stronger team while refusing to rule...
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