Iniesta ready for 'great' game

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Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has acknowledged there is much more than just three points at stake in Saturday's first Clasico of the season at the Bernabeu.

Luis Enrique's unbeaten side head to the Spanish capital top of the Primera Division and knowing a win would open up a seven-point cushion over arch rivals Real Madrid nine games into the season.

Iniesta accepts victory would provide a big psychological boost.

"It's not just any other game - it never is. If you win, it makes you feel great," the Spain international was quoted as saying at a press conference on Thursday.

"The Clasico is always a battle in footballing terms. You have to be the best in everything to win.

"We have to go there with the mentality to win - not thinking about what will happen afterwards, no matter what happens. That would be a mistake.

"It will be a closely fought game. Madrid have a lot of potential and it's never easy to go there and win."