"The team proved that last year" - Barcelona new signing claims the Catalan club are better than rivals Real Madrid

While talking about El Clasico, Barcelona's latest addition Inigo Martinez has boldly asserted that his new football team is superior to Real Madrid. The 32-year-old central defender has officially donned the Blaugrana colors, signing his inaugural contract at the Joan Gamper Sports City.

The unveiling of Martinez was marked by a volley of questions, and naturally, the hot topic of the historic club rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid took center stage. Loyal to his new colors, Martinez did not hesitate to express his belief that Barcelona are the more formidable of the two.

The veteran confidently stated (via Football Espana):

He made it abundantly clear that he, and the team, were set to rise to the occasion and cement their dominance over the Madridistas:

The defender has had an impressive career with Athletic Bilbao, racking up 177 appearances and helped the club keep 43 clean sheets.

The Blaugrana emerged victoriously from the shadows of a challenging phase, seizing the La Liga title last season. Club president Joan Laporta ingeniously maneuvered their financial gears, infusing the club with much-needed funds, thus enabling the acquisition of key players.

This strategic play bore fruit within Spain's borders, as they clinched the top spot in the league with an impressive 88 points; a considerable 10-point lead over Real Madrid. The icing on the cake for the Catalans came in the form of the Spanish Super Cup, which they lifted after triumphing over their eternal rivals in the final.

Laporta voiced his firm belief in the superiority of the Barcelona team over Real Madrid in an interview with Sport (via AS):

Even as Barcelona continue to scout for more talent and manage player exits, Laporta expressed