Barcelona forward Neymar Jnr has been gearing up for this weekend 's crucial Clasico in the only logical way - freestyling in the gym wearing his underpants and not much else . The Brazil international showed off an impressive repertoire of tricks and flicks as he was filmed in a short video that was later uploaded to his official Instagram page . The former Santos player , donning socks , gloves and a hat in addition to the aforementioned under garments , pulled out all the stops ahead of Sunday 's showdown against Real Madrid . Neymar has been gearing up for Sunday 's Clasico by freestyling in his underpants in the gym . The Barcelona forward paused from his workout to show off an array of tricks and flicks . The 23-year-old pulled out all the stops before uploading the video to his official Instagram account . Neymar took up a boxer 's pose and he will need all his fighting spirit during the Real Madrid clash . On this evidence , not to mention the 26 goals the 23-year-old has scored this season , the Real defence should have their work cut out trying to shackle Neymar at the Nou Camp . Barcelona could move four points clear of Carlo Ancelotti 's side at the top of La LIga should they win what could prove a title-defining match . The two giants approach the match in contrasting form with Barcelona having won 17 of their last 18 matches in all compeitions - the latest a 1-0 victory against Premier League champions Manchester City on Wednesday night . Neymar carries the ball forward during Wednesday 's Champions League clash with Manchester City . Neymar has netted 26 times in all competitions this season for the La Liga leaders . Real , meanwhile , have only won once in their last four games and have struggled for form since the turn of the year , but Lionel Messi admits his side can not afford to become complacent . 'We are playing well but we can not get carried away because there is a long way to go , ' Messi said . 'We have some big games ... first against Madrid and then there are the quarter-finals ( of the Champions League ) where we will face another tough team . ' I have a lot of respect for Madrid . When Madrid are in this situation it is when they are most dangerous , ' he added . 'They have great players . We will go out to play our football and look to win but at the same time we need to be wary of them as much as ever . '
Barcelona embarked on their Madrid at the Nou Camp on Sunday night . Barca would extend their advantage at the top of La Liga to earn points with a win . Neymar qualified for the match with a freestyle loop in his pants .