On Saturday, El Clasico will take place. Barcelona will host leaders Real Madrid needing nothing but a win to keep pace with Los Blancos. The game will also see two of the best players – Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo – battle it out on the pitch.
Both were nominated for The Best FIFA Men’s Player award, and will go in search of a victory to add to their case for deserving the title. Both know very well how to score in El Clasico, and both players enter the game even in the stats department.
But how do they fare in El Clasico? Messi holds a number of records, being the top scorer and assist provider. Cristiano boasts his own feats, scoring in the most number of consecutive games. Here’s how their numbers compare.
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