Latest Football Update: The first El Clasico of the 2021-22 La Liga season is just days away, and it will signal the start of a new chapter in the historic rivalry between Spanish titans Barcelona and Real Madrid in many ways. For the first time in almost a decade, both teams will go to the pitch of Camp Nou without their old talismans like Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos, and a slew of talented youngsters will try to build the groundwork for their version of greatness by demonstrating their real potential. They will, of course, be well helped by their senior pros.
Furthermore, the home side will be strengthened by striker Sergio Aguero's summer arrival, and the thought of him working alongside some of the world's greatest young talents excites club veteran Luis Garcia.
Aguero joined Barcelona after a decade at Manchester City, where he won a slew of trophies and secured a good number of goals. Last Sunday, he made his debut against Valencia. Even if he just played for a few minutes, his presence gives an already struggling Barcelona a new light of optimism, as per football news updates today.
La Blaugrana has given their supporters a lot to look forward to with players like Anus Fati, Memphis Depay, and Sergino Dest upfront.
"Personally, I am really, really excited about this and I think Barcelona's fans are also very excited about Sergio Aguero being available. The club have done the same thing with Ansu Fati, introducing him little by little. After a long season without playing, you can't put the player on straightaway to play 90 minutes because his legs are not up to it. Certainly, the combination between Ansu Fati, Memphis Depay, Dembele, who very shortly we hope to as well, [Sergio] Aguero, Gavi, Pedro, Nico [Gonzalez] and [Luuk] De Jong; these are players that really make us very enthusiastic about the future of Barcelona. A better Barcelona than the one we have seen so far," elaborated Garcia.