Enrique: No Clasico favourites

Posted Saturday, March 21, 2015 by Foxsports.com

The Catalans lead Real Madrid by a point and are favoured by the bookmakers to extend that advantage on home soil after a run of 17 wins in 18 games in all competitions.

Madrid come into the game having lost five of their 16 games in 2015 to relinquish pole position in the title race.

But Enrique said: "Generally, we have to think that in this type of game there aren't favourites.There is a lot at stake and the two teams have players that are out of this world.

"Playing at home is important, though, because it can help in terms of motivation and intensity."

Enrique has also insisted that his side's crucial top-of-the-table clash on Sunday will not be the sole determining factor in the La Liga title race.

With Barca still set to face the likes of reigning champions Atletico Madrid, Valencia and Sevilla in the final 10 games of the season, Enrique believes there will be more twists and turns to come after this weekend.

"Independent of the result I don't think it will be decisive," Enrique said on Saturday"There are still 10 games to go and there are too many difficult games for both teams, so it is not decisive but important."

Barcelona could also be boosted by the presence of Sergio Busquets, who has made a quicker recovery than expected from a sprained ankle.

The Spain international trained with his team-mates on Saturday, but Enrique refused to confirm whether he will start having been sidelined since suffering the injury against Villarreal on March 4.

"Busquets could be an option," added Enrique."He isn't 100 per cent which is normal. He has trained the past three days. He isn't in perfect condition, but he is available which is important for us."