EL CLASICO CONFESSION FROM KLOPP: BARÇA DUE TO PEPE

German National Team Manager Jürgen Klopp made striking evaluations about the El Clasico rivalry that the world is eagerly awaiting. The German coach shared personal preferences before the giant match between Real Madrid and Barcelona. The successful coach, serving as the German National Team Manager today, created an agenda especially with words about former Portuguese defender Pepe while conveying thoughts on the rivalry. The technical man confessed that the aggressive attitude of Pepe directly shaped personal fan feelings for years. The German coach detailed all thoughts about the giant match with these words: "I will watch the Barcelona-Real Madrid match. I have watched this match in every period of my life. A match I take great pleasure in watching. Today I support the better team. Looking at the current situation, this team is probably Barcelona. I used to be more of a Barcelona fan. Because I hated Pepe and the other defenders making harsh tackles on everyone who came their way. That was the only reason I supported Barcelona more." Speaking in this way, the experienced manager clarified beyond any doubt why the Catalan giant is supported. These sincere statements spread rapidly in the Spanish media and aroused wide repercussions. Fans greeted the honest Pepe confession coming years later with great surprise. It became clear once again that the name at the head of the national team prioritizes not only pleasing football but also sportsmanship. While the fans of the Catalan team were pleased with the supportive words, the supporters of the capital representative began discussing the experienced coach's criticisms of harsh defenders. The German coach's clear stance on the historical rivalry and personal football philosophy seem to be talked about for a long time. The biggest derby became much more colorful.

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