Huijsen rates Barcelona highly as October Clasico draws closer

Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen has recognised the strength of Barcelona before the two sides meet in the first Clasico of the season.

Barcelona have won all seven of their opening matches in the Spanish league, collecting 21 points to establish a clear lead at the top of the table under Hansi Flick.

Their attacking record has been particularly impressive. The Catalan side have scored 31 goals during the opening stage of the campaign - almost twice as many as Real Madrid.

Barcelona’s defensive record is also strong, with the team conceding only seven goals so far.

The next meeting between the two clubs will take place in exactly one month, on 25 October, when Barcelona host Real Madrid at Camp Nou.