The former Liverpool midfielder made a mistake in the lead-up to one of Real Madrid's goals in the recent Spanish Super Cup, which Barcelona lost over two legs.
Speaking in Argentina, where he is preparing with his national side for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Peru, the defensive midfielder said Barca's possession-based style meant mistakes occurred more often.
"I run a lot more risk playing centrally for Barca than (I would) in any other team due to how we play," Mascherano told Mundo Deportivo.
"We are constantly attacking and yes, we (might) have 70 per cent of possession, but three or four times (the opponent) will attack you.
"You find yourself (under pressure) with 50 or 60 meters behind you.
"Every mistake, like mine against Real Madrid, is a goal. Playing in the centre at Barcelona is a risk, but I also particularly like to run that risk."
More often deployed in a defensive midfield role for his national side, Mascherano missed out on Argentina's 3-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday due to suspension.
He is expected to start in Tuesday's fixture in Lima.
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