Arda Turan: Arda Güler is my brother, but I support Barcelona

Shakhtar Donetsk head coach Arda Turan made notable remarks ahead of El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid. Turan spoke to TNT Sports after their 1-0 away defeat to Inter in the third round of the Champions League.

Saying he will support his former club Barcelona in the match on Sunday, 25 October, Turan said: "I hope Barcelona win El Clasico because I love Barça very much."

Talking about Real Madrid's international star Arda Güler, Turan described their relationship through their club histories in Türkiye. The experienced figure said: "Arda Güler is my brother, but I am on Barcelona's side. He played at Fenerbahçe, I played at Galatasaray. Off the pitch he is my brother, but on the pitch I am against him."

Asked what Barcelona means to him, the young coach spoke of his attachment to the Catalan club: "Barça is in my heart. Barça is more than a club, it is another level, another philosophy. I love it very much and I have great respect for it."