Barcelona attacker Antoine Griezmann has heaped praise on his French compatriot Karim Benzema ahead of Real Madrid's visit.

Griezmann has faced Benzema many times as both an Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad player, although this will be his first time against him in a Barça shirt.

"There are always doubts about Benzema and then he goes on to score 15 or 20 goals a season," Griezmann told Movistar+.

"He is one of the best No.9s around."

On a more personal level, Griezmann also said that his father "is so proud to see his son playing for Barcelona."