Barcelona forward Anthony Gordon told ESPN that there are no clear favourites for the upcoming Clasico against Real Madrid in the tenth round of La Liga at the Spotify Camp Nou. Gordon also discussed his adaptation at Barcelona and said he could have offered more in the Paris Saint-Germain match.
Gordon on the Clasico
Asked whether the Barca players feel they are favourites, Gordon said: "I think talk of favourites loses all meaning in matches like these. The game could go in any direction, because there is so much tension and competition, and the technical level is extremely high."
The Barcelona forward added: "In a match of this magnitude, any player can decide the result in a single moment. So I don't think we are the favourites to win, I see the match as very evenly matched, and as I said, I am very excited for this game."
His view of Real Madrid
Giving his prediction for the Clasico, Gordon said: "I think it will be a very competitive match. Real Madrid are always a great team, they spent a lot of money during the summer, made good signings, and added new players to their squad."
He continued: "They have a very strong squad, and they have also started the season well. So I expect a difficult and fiercely competitive match, matches between Real Madrid and Barcelona are always strong and full of competition, so I am very excited to play in it."
His rating for his start
On his adaptation at Barcelona so far, Gordon said: "If I had to choose a number, I would give myself 7.5 out of 10... my start was good, but I am still capable of offering much more than I have shown so far."
Paris Saint-Germain reflection
Gordon said: "For example, in the Paris Saint-Germain match, I think I could have offered more. These are the matches in which I must consistently show my level, because if I want to become the player I aspire to be, I have to maintain the highest level in big matches like these. So I still have a lot of work ahead of me, yes, it was a good start, but the road is still long to reach the level I want to attain."