Iniesta: Yamal mocking Real Madrid? What really matters is the game. I hope to return to Barcelona in the future.

Barcelona legend Iniesta was interviewed recently. He talked about his views on this weekend's El Clasico, Yamal's pre-match remarks, Pedri's performance and other topics.

Q: What do you think of this weekend's El Clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium?

Iniesta: Clasico is always special, it transcends the state of each team at that time. I believe that Barcelona's recent victory can inject confidence into the team, and hope that Barcelona can finally take away three points.

Q: What do you think about Yamal’s provocative remarks against Real Madrid before the game?

Iniesta: That's just a comment that adds a bit of excitement to the national derby. I understand. With or without those comments, this is going to be a fantastic match. Let's wait and see. People always value what is said before a game, especially before a game like this. But I don’t pay much attention to current events. Some will say this is to warm up the game, and some will not like it, but what really matters is what happens in those 90 minutes. El Clasico is a game that transcends any comments from any player, chairman or director. For me, El Clasico is the greatest game.

Q: Would you give Yamal any advice on handling this situation?

Iniesta: If the club thinks he's not doing something right, I think these are the things they will talk about internally.

Q: How do you evaluate Pedri's performance?

Iniesta: Pedri is Pedri. In our time, too, there were always comparisons. Pedri is going his own way, with his talent and the weight he has now with Barcelona and the national team. For me, he is the most decisive player in my understanding of what he represents as a football player. I just hope he can continue this upward trajectory, which will undoubtedly be very good for Barcelona.

Q: Would you consider returning to Barcelona in the future?

Iniesta: I have never hidden that at some point in my life, I hope to return to Barcelona.