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Goal scoring is an art that only a few can master. Every club has a chief goal-scorer who shoulders the burden of putting the ball into the back of the net.
But some clubs are lucky enough to have prolific goal-scoring duos, where two players combine to share the responsibility. In this article, we will take a look at the best players in Europe's top five league who have been hunting in pairs.
The Premier League, Serie A and La Liga have one goal-scoring duo each on the list, while two Bundesliga pairs feature here. So, without further ado, let's take a look at the five best goal-scoring duos in Europe's top five leagues so far this season.
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Note: If two duos have scored the same number of goals, then assists have been considered to rank them in the list.
#5 Giovanni Simeone and Antonin Barak (Hellas Verona)
Hellas Verona's Giovanni Simeone and Antonin Barak are currently the fifth-best goal-scoring duo among clubs playing in Europe's top-five leagues. They have combined to score 14 league goals so far, and have provided a total of six assists as well.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone's son Giovanni, who is currently on a year-long loan from Cagliari, is leading the line with nine Serie A goals. He has also provided three assists in 13 league matches. Simeone is currently joint-third on the list of top Serie A goal-scorers this term.
Barak, on the other hand, has scored five goals from his attacking midfield position and has also provided three assists. He has played all 14 league matches for Verona this season.
#4 Erling Haaland and Marco Reus (Borussia Dortmund)
Fourth on the list of top goal-scoring duos in Europe's top five leagues is the Borussia Dortmund pair of Erling Haaland and Marco Reus. They have scored a total of 14 league goals as well, but are placed fourth as they have provided 12 assists too.
Haaland has started the season in sensational fashion, getting to 10 goals in just seven Bundesliga appearances. He has struggled with injuries but that hasn't stopped him from banging in goals for fun. The 21-year-old also has four assists in the league to his name.
Reus has scored four goals in the Bundesliga, but his assist-making has been through the roof. He has provided eight assists in the league in 12 appearances and looks set for more.
#3 Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane (Liverpool)
Liverpool pair Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane are the third-most prolific duo in terms of goal-scoring in Europe's top five leagues. The Egyptian is currently the top Premier League goal-scorer with 11 goals, whereas Mane has netted seven goals. They have also combined to provide 10 assists.
Salah has been claimed by many to be the current best player in the world due to his recent exploits. He has been on fire this season, scoring 11 goals and providing nine assists in the Premier League.
If he does manage to lead Liverpool to another league title, he could become a strong contender for next year's Ballon d'Or.
Mane, on the other hand, has scored seven league goals and provided one assist. He couldn't quite find form last season, but this term he has been one of the Reds' best players.
#2 Robert Lewandowski and Serge Gnabry (Bayern Munich)
Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski and Serge Gnabry are second on the list of Europe's top goal-scoring duos. They have scored a total of 20 goals together and provided one assist, with Lewandowski doing the bulk of the scoring.
The Polish international is currently the Bundesliga's top goal-scorer with 14 goals in 13 matches. He has been sensational to say the least, scoring in all but three league matches this season. Despite missing out on the 2021 Ballon d'Or, Lewandowski was adjudged the best striker of the year at the gala.
Gnabry, on the other hand, has scored six goals in the league from the wings but has failed to provide any assists.
#1 Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid)
The Real Madrid pair of Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior are the most prolific goal-scoring duo in Europe's top five leagues. Together they have scored 20 goals and provided 10 league assists.
Benzema is leading the line with 11 goals scored and seven assists provided. He is currently both the top goal-scorer and assist provider in La Liga. The French international finished fourth in the race for the 2021 Ballon d'Or.
Vinicius, on the other hand, is having a great season. He has scored nine league goals, only behind Benzema in the top La Liga goal-scorers list. On top of that, he has also provided three assists in 14 league matches.
