Xavi Hernandez, Barcelona head coach:-
(About the importance of beating Real Madrid and going on to win the Spanish Super Cup)
"(Winning) can be a turning point for us right now. It is really important. Winning this Clasico, firstly, would take us right into the final giving us a chance to win a title (Spanish Super Cup), and secondly, it would give us huge enthusiasm, confidence and credibility. Yes, this game (against Real Madrid) is one more 'final'. Ever since I arrived here, there have only been 'finals'."
Sergio Busquets, Barcelona midfielder:
(About their Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Real Madrid)
"Everything gets even in a Clasico, no matter how far the difference in points are between both teams (Barcelona and Real Madrid) in the Spanish La Liga. I hope we can recover all of our players who have been injured until recently or suffered from COVID-19, who have not been participating in the group training sessions or playing games. But we will do well tomorrow (Wednesday). I do not care if people think Real Madrid are favourites. We will see what happens on the pitch."