Real Madrid can not beat us, says Barcelona star

On Wednesday, Barcelona face Hércules in the Copa Del Rey, although you would be forgiven for thinking they play Real Madrid next.

El Clásico is the biggest game in world football and always takes the attention of the media and fans alike in the week building up to the game.

Especially when the La Liga standings are currently on a knife edge.

Barcelona are already 6 points adrift of Real Madrid, which makes El Clásico in English terminology a real six pointer.

If Real Madrid win they extend their lead to 9 points, 3 clear wins ahead of Barcelona.

But if Barcelona win, the lead is cut down to just 3 points and back within touching distance.

It's a must-win game for Barcelona, which is why some of the focus is already on that game.

'After showering, when I was a lot calmer, I realised that if we win El Clasico, things will change drastically,' Gerard Pique told Spanish newspaper Marca following the disappointing performance against Real Sociedad on Sunday night.

'On Saturday, we are playing more than just Real Madrid. They can't beat us, but we can beat ourselves.

'We must always believe in the team.' he concluded.