Griezmann: Benzema is always doubted and then goes on to score 15 to 20 goals per year El Clasico Praised his compatriot

Antoine Griezmann believes Karim Benzema is underrated and that his fellow Frenchman always proves his doubters wrong.

Ahead of Wednesday's Clasico at the Camp Nou where the pair are set to go head-to-head, Griezmann made a point of the fact that Benzema consistently nets

"Benzema is always doubted and then goes on to score 15 to 20 goals per year," Griezmann told Movistar Plus.

"He's one of the best No.9s around," he added.

Griezmann has not had the easiest of starts to life in Blaugrana but he has gradually improved and the former Atletico Madrid man touched on what playing for the club means to himself and his family.

"My father is very proud to see his son playing for Barcelona.

"I am enjoying playing for Barcelona," the Frenchman said.