Real Madrid's Casemiro says Sergio Busquets as important as Lionel Messi for Barcelona

Real Mrid midfielder Casemiro is considered as one of most important players under manr Zinedine Zidane. Brazilian has become an indispensable starter for team. player was recently asked about his archrivals Barcelona in an interview.

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Casemiro feels Sergio Busquets is most important Barcelona player after Lionel Messi

Casemiro was quizzed by Mundo Deportivo about ir El Clasico rivals. He was asked about his opinion on most important player in Barcelona squ. Casemiro stated that Sergio Busquets was his natural choice and considered him as important for m as captain Lionel Messi. He furr elaborated that due to players like Xavi and Andres Iniesta, Busquets often does t receive praise or accoles that he deserves.

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Casemiro stated that Sergio Busquets does all dirty work for team to maintain team’s defensive balance. He also lauded Busquets as one of best defensive midfielders in world. However, he clarified that two of m could t be compared despite playing in  same position due to difference in physicality of two.

Real Mrid vs Barcelona ended in a goalless draw

Real Mrid recently played against Barcelona in a thrilling draw and both sides were unable to score throughout game. While Casemiro started for Los Blancos, Sergio Busquets was on bench and was t introduced in game throughout 90 minute period. Casemiro has played a total of 22 games across all competitions for Real Mrid this season. He has scored twice while also assisting on two occasions. Busquets has played a total of 19 games, scoring once and assisting two goals for Catalans.

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Barcelona are leing in  LaLiga

Barcelona are leing in LaLiga with 39 points. y have a 2-point le over second-placed Real Mrid. Barcelona will next play against Espanyol on Saturday, January 4, 2020 (January 5 according to IST), while Real Mrid will play against Getafe on same day.

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