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“As Barcelona coach you have to take it, no problem. I know the importance of a Clasico.” Asked if he still felt the backing of the club, Koeman said smiling: “I have to answer every game if that’s the case. I think I am the coach of Barcelona now, tomorrow let’s see. I feel supported by the club but I know everything depends on results.” 

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Barcelona sit seventh in La Liga after winning four of their opening eight games but they are only two points behind Real Madrid. “This game won’t be decisive,” said Koeman. “It will just show what kind of moment the two teams are in.” After beating Valencia in La Liga and Dynamo Kiev in the Champions League, a victory at Camp Nou on Sunday would round off an encouraging week for Koeman and his team. Yet many believe Madrid are favourites. “We know exactly what we have, and what we have to do,” said Koeman. “I don’t have any fear.” 

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