Power Rankings: The top 5 players of the week

#1 Lionel Messi (Barcelona)

Messi scored again over the weekend against Girona

Messi continued took his fine form into Sunday’s game by netting another goal for Barca, en route to the club’s 2-2 draw with Girona. Although Ernesto Valverde’s side failed to win, it was another masterclass from Messi who helped his teammates secure a draw despite being reduced to 10 men for the majority of the game. Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi ended the week as the number one pick when it comes to top players in the last seven days. The Argentine magician enjoyed one of his most productive weeks in recent times, after netting four goals in just two games.

Messi led Barcelona to an emphatic 4-0 win over PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League in midweek – a game which he scored a hat-trick. The 31-year-old was the star of the show as he was in the thick of almost every attack that the Catalan giants orchestrated.

Two games played, four goals scored and one more assist to add – it was a perfect week for the Barcelona captain.