Pau Quesada's warning ahead of his first Clásico: "We can play a great game"

Pau Quesada makes his Clásico debut this Sunday with his confidence intact. The Real Madrid women's coach arrives at the showdown against Barcelona backed by the positive feeling left by his team's last two performances against Manchester City and PSG, two top-level rivals against whom they drew 1-1 and regained belief just in time to face the reigning Liga F champions.

• Quesada coaches his first Clásico in charge of Real Madrid women.
• Draws against Manchester City and PSG have given the team a boost.
• The coach expects a "complete" Barça and warns his side can do damage.
• He demands full intensity for 90 minutes and points to the City game as a reference.

How big games have boosted Real Madrid before the Clásico

Real Madrid head into the meeting with Barcelona after testing themselves against two of the strongest teams on the continent. The 1-1 draws against Manchester City and PSG left a positive mark in the dressing room and confirmed that the team knows how to compete in the most demanding scenarios. That competitive maturity is exactly what Quesada wanted ahead of facing the domestic league leaders.

These kinds of matches are very useful for the group. They allow us to rediscover good feelings and see what we are capable of in such big settings.

What Pau Quesada expects from Barcelona in his first Clásico

The Real Madrid coach describes Barcelona as a "complete" team and points to their rejuvenated squad as one of their biggest threats. The arrival of more energetic profiles will force his side to sustain a constant effort and read each phase of the game carefully. Quesada accepts there will be spells of Barça dominance, but he also trusts his team to have the tools to respond.

Real Madrid's keys to competing against Barça

Riding out Barcelona's spells of control

Quesada sees it as essential to withstand the moments when Barcelona impose their rhythm and possession. It is not just about defending deep, but about keeping the block organized so as not to leave spaces in transition. If the team holds firm during those phases, the game will open up and chances will come.

Taking chances and being brave on the ball

The Real Madrid coach is clear that his side cannot simply sit back and wait. "We will also have chances to hurt them and moments to be protagonists with the ball," he said. The aim is to compete as equals in attack and punish any gaps Barcelona leave when they press high.

The Manchester City blueprint: playing inside and accelerating

The City match left a tactical lesson Quesada wants to repeat against Barcelona. Real Madrid managed to bring many players inside to create overloads and then accelerate play toward the forwards in the final line. That formula allowed the team to breathe on the ball and find better attacking positions, a dynamic that could be key to breaking down Barça's press.

Full intensity and an optimistic message for the Clásico

Quesada demands maximum intensity for the full 90 minutes, with no lapses that could prove costly against such a punishing opponent. Despite the challenge, his message is optimistic: "I am really looking forward to seeing how we arrive. I am convinced we can play a great game." Real Madrid will aim to confirm their growth against the dominant force in Liga F.