Neymar backs Barca for Clasico glory

Santos forward Neymar said he wants Barcelona to beat Real Madrid in Saturday’s La Liga Clasico due to the Catalan club’s Brazilian influences.

The 19-year-old has been perennially linked with a move to both Spanish sides, but said that he would prefer Pep Guardiola’s men to emerge victorious on Saturday because his compatriots Dani Alves and Adriano represent the Camp Nou outfit.

“I am very fond of Dani Alves and I always support him. I’m going with Daniel and Adriano,” Neymar told Mundo Deportivo.

“Barca are the best team in the world. They all play the ball. Xavi, Iniesta and Messi are crucial and I hope to play with them live.”

The Brazil international also looked forward to the Club World Cup in Japan, where his Santos side could meet Guardiola’s European champions.

“I’m already looking forward to the Club World Cup. We are working to get well-prepared so we can make history again.”

Despite winning the Copa Libertadores earlier this year, Santos only managed to finish in 10th place in the Brazilian Serie A.