10 greatest players in the history of El Clasico

#1 Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona)

Messi has 25 Clasico goals to his name

The genius that is Leo Messi does not warrant any other place in this list than the numero uno position.

Be it his injury-time winner in a 3-2 winner at the Bernabeu last season or his stunning brace in the 2011/12 Champions League semifinal, Messi has dominated this fixture, unlike any other player.

Scoring a massive 25 goals in 37 Clasicos, Lionel Messi is undoubtedly the greatest player that has ever taken part in this feisty affair.

The man has single-handedly taken Barcelona to victory against Real Madrid at times and has also created chances on a plate for his teammates.

Messi is expected to reach the unheralded figure of 30 Clasico goals before he hangs his boots up - a feat which will be one of his biggest and most credible achievement.