Dani Alves eager to see 'beast' Luis Suarez unleashed vs. Real Madrid

Luis Suarez's highly-anticipated return to competitive action continues to draw near, and at least one Barcelona teammate is getting antsy. 

Defender Dani Alves told Catalan television station TV3 he cannot wait to see Suarez donning the Blaugrana colours for the first time in an official match.

"Luis Suarez is a beast, a beast," Alves said. "I am sure he is ready, he is working so hard and really wants to play. I am looking forward to it as much as he is. I want to see him play for Barcelona."

Suarez, who joined Barcelona from Liverpool this past summer in a deal the club claims cost only €81 million ($103 million), is still in the midst of a four-month ban he incurred after biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini while playing for Uruguay at this summer's World Cup.

His suspension is due to end just in time for the prolific striker to make his official debut in arguably the biggest match on the planet, the Clasico against Real Madrid, scheduled for Oct. 25 at the Santiago Bernabeu.

While it's unlikely that manager Luis Enrique will throw Suarez right into the fire in his first match, it would be surprising if he does not feature at some point in the contest.

As if Barcelona doesn't have enough attacking talent already.