Flashscore: Is it a special feeling for you to return to Spain? And to face Real Madrid, who lost 4-0 to Barca this weekend…
Caldentey: "For me, it’s always special to play against a Spanish team, and even more so when it’s Real Madrid. I grew up at Barça, spent many years there, and the rivalry between the clubs is very real.
"They had a tough result against Barca last weekend with that 4-0, but I think, despite the score, they had some good moments, created chances and had spells where they played well.
"After a defeat, you always want to bounce back and do better, so I think, with that and last year’s result when we played them, they’ll come here determined to beat us.
"They’ve started the Champions League really well, have a lot of points, and I’m sure it’ll be a great match, but I hope the three points stay here."
Q: Did you talk with your former Barca teammates about the fact that the Clasico was played just before your Champions League match against them?
"No, in the end, everything happens so quickly, I just exchanged a few messages with Irene Paredes and congratulated Alexia (Putellas) on the win. I hope they’ve shown us the way and that we can do it again."
You’re one of the Spanish players playing in England. What was it like to play the Euro final against so many of your club teammates? And how was it afterwards, being a Spaniard in England after the Euro?
"When you play a final, you’re obviously focused on Spain and on what we’re doing as a team; you don’t think about who you’re up against.
"Of course, you know them very well, we’re friends and there’s a lot of respect between us, but in the end, it’s a final and they want to win, and so do we.
"Coming back after losing… The first day is tough, especially when they’re celebrating their victory as they should, but I didn’t feel uncomfortable about it, because they also showed respect to me and to the Spanish team.
"I think there’s a rivalry between Spain and England; we’ve played each other countless times, and we’ll keep playing each other. It’s just part of sport and you have to accept it."
It seems like your level and talent are more recognised in England than in Spain. Do you feel that way, too?
"No, I always say I felt very appreciated during my time in Spain and when I go there with the national team. I think now people outside Spain have got to know me better, seen me more, especially as I’ve played in different positions and taken on different roles.
"I focus on trying to improve every day, help my team, my country, and everything else is out of my hands. I don’t think about it too much."