El Clasico: 5 foreign players who have made the most appearances

#2 Cristiano Ronaldo - 28

Ronaldo has scored in most consecutive El Clasico matches

El Clasico has always been the pinnacle of club-footballing action. But Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Madrid in 2009 gave it a new dimension. The world could now witness Messi and Ronaldo, two of the greatest of all time, battle it out directly on a more frequent basis for Spanish supremacy.

Starting from 29th November 2009, the Portuguese superstar has been a part of 28 El Clasico matches. Ronaldo's first significant impact was his extra-time goal in 2011 Copa del Rey final that earned him his first trophy at Real Madrid.

With 17 goals, he is third on El Clasico's all-time goal-scoring chart. At the same time, he holds the record for scoring in most consecutive (6) El Clasico appearances.

After a slow start to the current season, Ronaldo seems to be back on track, especially after his impressive performance at the 2018 FIFA Club World Cup. With the upcoming El Clasico, he faces the challenge of leading Real Madrid back into the title race, thus keeping the dreams of millions of fans alive.