‘Barcelona always seek victory’ – Joan Cancelo not interested in Clasico draw

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‘Barcelona always seek victory’ – Joan Cancelo not interested in Clasico draw

‘Barcelona always seek victory’ – Joan Cancelo not interested in Clasico draw

A point would be enough to be crowned champions.

‘Barcelona always seek victory’ – Joan Cancelo not interested in Clasico draw

A point would be enough to be crowned champions.

When El Clásico rolls around, the stakes are always sky-high. But this weekend? They're even higher. Barcelona head into their showdown with Real Madrid knowing that just a single point would be enough to clinch the La Liga title. For most teams, that might be a tempting invitation to play it safe. Not for this Barça side.

João Cancelo made it crystal clear: Barcelona don't do draws. "At Barcelona, there's no culture of playing for a draw," the Portuguese full-back told ESPN. "We're a team that always seeks victory, and that's what we're going to do on Sunday."

It's the kind of bold statement that gets fans buzzing—and it's exactly the mindset you'd expect from a club that's built its identity on attacking flair and relentless ambition. With Hansi Flick at the helm, Barcelona have rediscovered that swagger, and Cancelo is fully bought in.

"I think it will be a beautiful game to watch," he added. "We'll try to win so that we can celebrate at the end. This game always has a special flavor because it's our eternal rival. It's the game every player wants to play."

Winning the title against Real Madrid would be the ultimate statement—and Cancelo isn't shy about what it would mean. "I think it shows this year who was the most consistent team in the championship," he said. "Only God will know. We'll go in with the mentality of getting the victory. Whether it's against Real Madrid or not, what I want is to win this title and add another to my career."

There's also a historic subplot here. If Barcelona lift the trophy, Cancelo will become the first player ever to win league titles in four of Europe's top five leagues. He's already conquered Italy, England, and Germany. Adding Spain would cement his place in football folklore.

"The Clásico is a very important game for both us and Real Madrid," Cancelo concluded. "It's a beautiful rivalry that the spectator enjoys watching. We're going there looking for the three points—which is what we need to achieve the much-desired La Liga title."

For fans, this is more than just a match. It's a chance to see their team write history—and look good doing it. Whether you're repping the iconic Blaugrana stripes or just love the drama of El Clásico, this is the kind of game that reminds us why we love football.

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