Eric Garcia responds to Real Madrid guard of honor claims ahead of Clasico clash with Barcelona

TL;DR

Eric Garcia of FC Barcelona commented on the possibility of Real Madrid giving a guard of honor during their upcoming Clasico. He emphasized that winning La Liga is the priority and that respect should be shown to rivals who achieve titles.

Key points

Eric Garcia plays for FC Barcelona.
Barcelona is nine points ahead of Real Madrid.
The next Clasico is on May 10th.

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Eric Garcia of FC Barcelona is in action with the ball, defended by Arda Guler of Real Madrid, during the LaLiga EA Sports football match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain, on October 26, 2025. (Photo by Alberto Gardin/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images Barcelona are closing in on the league title and currently sit nine points clear of Real Madrid with just seven games left to play. There’s a scenario where Barcelona could be crowned champions before they face Madrid in the next Clasico at Camp Nou which has led to speculation Los Blancos don’t want to give their bitter rivals the traditional guard of honor. Eric Garcia has been asked about the scenario and whether he’d prefer to receive the guard of honor against Madrid or win the Clasico to seal the title. Here’s what he had to say:

Q&A

What did Eric Garcia say about the guard of honor from Real Madrid?

Eric Garcia stated that if Real Madrid gives a guard of honor, it means Barcelona has already won La Liga, and he prefers winning the title against Madrid.

How many points clear is Barcelona ahead of Real Madrid in La Liga?

Barcelona is currently nine points clear of Real Madrid with seven games left to play in La Liga.

When is the next Clasico match between Barcelona and Real Madrid?

The next Clasico match between Barcelona and Real Madrid is scheduled for May 10th.