Joan Laporta: Barcelona have a 'better team' than Real Madrid

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Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes they are "better" than Real Madrid, and he is "satisfied" with the business his club have done so far. </p>

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La Blaugrana have made two signings this summer, bringing in Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City and Inigo Martinez from Real Sociedad. </p>

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However, they missed out on their number one target, Lionel Messi, who signed for Inter Miami due to Barcelona's financial problems. </p>

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Real Madrid, on the other hand, have been more successful in the transfer market, signing Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund and Arda Guler from Fenerbahçe. </p>

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However, they have also lost Karim Benzema to the Saudi Pro League. </p>

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Despite not signing Messi, Laporta is confident that his team is better than Real Madrid. He said that Barcelona have "a better squad" and that they are "more ambitious". </p>

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He also said that he is "satisfied" with the business they have done in the transfer window, and that he believes that Barcelona can "win the Champions League" this season. </p>

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It remains to be seen whether Laporta is right, but Barcelona certainly have a strong team on paper. With the addition of Gundogan and Martinez, they have added some much-needed quality to their midfield and defense. </p>

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If they can stay fit and motivated, they will be a force to be reckoned with in La Liga and the Champions League this season. </p>

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"We have a better team than Madrid and, individually, we are also better with a certain difference from our rivals," Laporta told SPORT. </p>

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"As a club member and fan I am very satisfied with the team we are building. We have won the Spanish League and we can continue to exercise hegemony in this competition. </p>

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"I focus on making a good team over signing individuals. We have signed Gundogan and Inigo Martinez and they will give us a great performance like the others who are going to come." </p>

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