REAL MADRID legend Mesut Ozil has such fond memories of his El Clasico showdowns that he insists beating Barcelona was like an “orgasm”.
Former Arsenal superstar Ozil rolled credits on his 18-year career at the age of 34 due to recent injuries that have taken their toll on him.
And the ex-playmaker is now looking back at his celebrated career that saw him win the LaLiga and Copa del Rey trophies with Real, four FA Cups with the Gunners as well as the 2014 World Cup with Germany.
But the German has a soft spot for the legendary clashes he had with Barcelona during his time under Jose Mourinho at Los Blancos.
The former attacking midfielder insists he lived the “best period” with some brutal encounters that included stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi fighting it out from the first until the last second.
The ex-Werder Bremen midfielder remembers the humiliating 5-0 loss to Pep Guardiola’s Barca in 2010 as well as all the “orgasmic” victories.
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Ozil told Marca: “I think I lived through the best period of the Clasicos, Madrid-Barca at its peak.
“Up to the Champions League semi-finals. They were parties that had it all. It was Mou [Mourinho] against Pep, Cristiano against Messi…
“Nowadays El Clasico has lost intensity and emotion, I would say.
“Beating Barcelona at that time was like an orgasm, because they were incredibly strong games.
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“I also have to say that our 5-0 defeat in LaLiga in 2010 was one of my biggest nightmares on the pitch.
“I have played many games, many derbies, but I think there will be nothing like those Clasicos.”
Ozil joined Real from Werder Bremen in 2010 after a stunning World Cup campaign and spent three years at the Santiago Bernabeu before his move to Arsenal.
The former Schalke star amassed a total of 27 goals and 81 assists in 159 appearances with the Madrid giants.
Ozil has enjoyed four wins against Barcelona but also endured six losses in 16 matches during his time at Real.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
