Javier Mascherano exclusive: Former Barcelona defender picks Blaugrana for Clasico glory and backs Lamine Yamal for long-term success at Camp Nou
The Argentina U-20 coach claimed his former club will win El Clasico, and spoke highly of US soccer fans in an exclusive interview with GOAL.
Javier Mascherano played over 20 Clasicos for Barcelona, and was a key player in some famous Blaugrana victories against Real Madrid. He still recalls 4-0 wins at the Santiago Bernabeu, a 5-0 drubbing at Camp Nou, and the famous Lionel Messi shirt-lift celebration after the Argentine buried a stoppage time winner in a 3-2 victory in 2018.
And now, after taking the field in Catalan colours countless times, the Argentine legend will experience it as a fan. Mascherano will be in Miami this weekend in coordination with El Partidazo, La Liga's fan engagement and event platform in the United States that works with local fan groups. His appearance in South Beach is set to mark one of five major watch parties around the United States as Barca and Madrid face off for the first time this season.
Ahead of the event, Mascherano spoke to GOAL about some of his favourite Clasico memories, Xavi's management of the Blaugrana, and the dangers of Jude Bellingham in Madrid white...
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