Neymar Not Fazed By Real Madrid Fans
Barcelona star Neymar has explained why he isn't intimidated by the passionate Real Madrid fans at the Santiago Bernabeu. Read: Reports: Chelsea Boss Desperately Wants Neymar The giants of Spanish football are set to lock horns once more for the much anticipated El Clasico on Saturday, and the Los Blancos supporters are expected to be as boisterous as ever. However, the Brazil captain insists he is not fearful of playing in such a stressful environment, as he is used to it from his younger days playing in his home country. "I'm used to hostile environments," he said. "In Brazil these types of games create great rivalries. As a matter of fact, compared to what I have lived through in Brazil, I am calm in the face of a match against Madrid. As Santos-Sao Paulo or Santos-Palmeiras is even tougher." Neymar has netted two goals in the four El Clasicos he has taken part in, and he is eyeing more success against the Catalans' fierce rivals. Read: Ronaldinho On Neymar's Possible Barca Exit "I'd always dreamt of playing in a Barca-Madrid match and I scored in my first with my family and friends in the crowd, but I still hope to do better than what I've done against Real Madrid so far," he told Mundo Deportivo. Do you think Neymar will have a big impact in El Clasico today? Let us know in the comments section below.
