Vinicius Junior: 'Real Madrid ready for El Clasico'

Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior has insisted that his team are "ready for El Clasico".

Madrid will welcome Barcelona to the Bernabeu on Wednesday night for the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final, with the two teams level at 1-1 from the first leg earlier this month.

The pair will also lock horns in the Spanish capital in the league this weekend, and Vinicius is hopeful that he will be involved against the Catalan giants as he looks to continue his impressive form.

"We're ready for El Clasico. There's two in one week and we know all football fans look forward to them. I can't wait to play in it, it's a very important match. Every player would love to be involved in a Clasico!" Vinicius told reporters.

The 18-year-old has scored seven times and registered 13 assists in 30 appearances for Madrid this season.

Seven of Vinicius's assists this term have come in the Copa del Rey, which Madrid have not won since 2014.