Barcelona midfielder Gavi has hailed Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, ahead of Saturday’s showdown.

Gavi has hailed Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, as a player he really likes.

It comes as no surprise as the two midfielders have similar tough tackling skills.

“I quite like Tchouameni as a player,” Gavi told DAZN ahead of the El Clasico.

“He seems to me like a top player. I like him a lot.”

Just a point separates the two clubs ahead of Saturday’s kick-off.