Luis Suarez: What Lionel Messi and Neymar had to say about Suarez as he prepares to make Barcelona debut against Real Madrid

Controversial Uruguayan will feature against Real tomorrow

James Orr
Friday 24 October 2014 10:25 EDT
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Neymar and Lionel Messi in training this week
Neymar and Lionel Messi in training this week (GETTY IMAGES)

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The suspension is now over, and the countdown to Luis Suarez's Barcelona debut against Real Madrid in tomorrow evening's El Clasico at the Bernabeu is in full swing.

The Barcelona strike pair Neymar and Lionel Messi both spoke of their delight that they will be able to finally link up with the controversial Uruguayan, whose four-month ban for biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini during the World Cup has ended

"We are all really looking forward to the arrival of Luis," the mercurial Messi said. "He will bring a lot of strength to the team. He is a forward who scores a lot of goals. I am happy as he has spent a lot of time without getting onto the pitch."

Neymar, meanwhile, the Brazilian striker, added last week: "Messi is the best in the world and Luis Suarez is a top player. "I think we're going to do great things together for this club."

The match kicks off in the Spanish capital on Saturday at 5pm.

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