5 in-form players heading into this weekend's El Clasico

#2 Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi has been Lionel Messi this season

As explained earlier, Ronaldo should have possibly been higher on the list but Lionel Messi has been equally impressive with 4 goals and 3 assists in his last 4 games for Barcelona across both, the UEFA Champions League and the Liga BBVA.

While Messi can often wow crowds with his dribbles and shots, its his overall gameplay that really defines the player he is. His link up play with almost everyone on his team is mesmerising to watch and he can really dictate the pace of the game based entirely on short and through balls.

Against Real Madrid, much like Ronaldo, he's scored only 15 goals but this time, with potent finishers on his side, he can really contribute and possibly go on and settle the Liga title race once and for all.