"The game against Real Madrid is the final that everyone was hoping for"

"We're preparing for this heavyweight clash. It's the final that most people were hoping for, but is has jumped the gun a bit," said the Brazilian after featuring in a charity match in Sao Paolo.

The game will see current champions Rela Madrid take on the young pretenders in a PSG side lead by their deadly front line of Edinson Cavani, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar himself.

The first leg will take place at the Santiago Bernabeu on Valentine's Day, with the reverse fixture set for March 6 at the Parc des Princes.

Neymar made the statements at the eighth installment of the 'Hunger only for the ball' charity match, which is organised by midfielder Nene and actor Caio Castro with the aim of ending world hunger.

The Samba star was made to wait before being introduced in the second half of the game and he showed his ability despite never getting out of second gear.

In total, 18 goals were scored (with Nene and Neymar's team winning 11-7) and 30 tonnes of food was donated.

Neymar had to rush to Sao Paolo in little more than 24 hours, having been in Doha as recently as Friday, but he will now spend the winter break in his homeland before returning to Paris to get back to work.