Real Madrid icon Iker Casillas recently shared his thoughts on who he considers the superior players in a dream El Clasico lineup, choosing between legendary figures from Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Casillas, widely celebrated as one of the best goalkeepers in Real Madrid’s storied history, had to make difficult choices, selecting only players from the two clubs that have historically dominated Spanish football’s fiercest rivalry.
A Real Madrid stalwart, Iker Casillas made his debut for Los Blancos in 1999 and went on to rack up an impressive 725 appearances, keeping 264 clean sheets across all competitions.
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Iker Casillas only Chose one Barcelona Player
In a recent interview with GOAL, Casillas was asked to build his ultimate El Clasico XI by choosing between iconic players from Real Madrid and Barcelona. His responses were telling of his loyalty, often leaning towards Madrid players.
When asked to choose between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, he chose Ronaldo. For other iconic matchups, he picked Gareth Bale over Pedro, Karim Benzema over David Villa, and Ángel Di María over Andrés Iniesta.
Reflecting his loyalty, he chose Sami Khedira over Sergio Busquets, Luka Modric over Xavi, and selected Real Madrid defenders in all other positions, making his ultimate El Clasico XI a lineup heavily rooted in Real Madrid stars.
