Mourinho accuses Liga: Clasico Barcelona rests 24 hours before Real

José Mourinho is already immersed in the atmosphere of the Clasico and has pointed the finger at the Liga calendar, complaining about the difference in recovery times between Barcelona and Real Madrid a few days before the Sunday evening showdown at the Camp Nou.

Liga calendar under fire

After the Blancos' victory over Leipzig, Mourinho spoke to the Movistar microphones. He highlighted Barcelona's recovery advantage over Real Madrid, emphasizing the 24‑hour difference in the scheduling of the two Spanish giants.

“The Clasico? There’s no question of confidence. It’s a league match, even if it’s not a game like all the others,” he said, adding that Real has already lost 24 hours of rest compared to Barcelona.

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The remark immediately sparked heated debate among the insiders. Mourinho clarified that Real does not intend to use the shorter recovery time as an excuse, but still wants to demonstrate its quality on the pitch.

The Clasico will be a crucial fixture for both teams, with Real needing to claw back ground in the standings. The Portuguese manager will look to let the field do the talking, trusting in his players’ ability.

According to the Special One, Real arrives at the Camp Nou with a slight logistical disadvantage, but hopes to overcome the rest gap and snatch the three points.