Barcelona forward Neymar is eagerly anticipating his first experience of an El Clasico clash against Real Madrid when the two Spanish giants square off on Saturday.
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The Brazilian has made a significant impact since joining the Catalans for €57 million from Santos back in June, scoring three times as Barca have started the season unbeaten to lead Madrid by three points at the top of La Liga.
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And the 21-year-old admits it is for this type of game that he swapped Brazil for Barcelona.
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"A Clasico is the most important game for any player," he told Barca TV.
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"It is the game that every player wants to participate in and show their best football. This will be my first one and I want to make a great debut, preferably with a victory."
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Much has been made of some the rough treatment Neymar has received from opposing defenders, particularly as Barca dropped their first points of the season in a 0-0 draw with lowly Osasuna last week.