In a new weekly serieswill be compiling the statistical data, expert analysis, and progressive season records on two of the best players in the world, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
For this week's head to head battle, we examine just how much Barcelona depend on Messi and Real Madrid on Ronaldo
How They Played This Week
Who came out on top in the recent round of La Liga action
Lionel Messi (Hercules 0-3 Barcelona) Messi was left frustrated for most of the game against a disciplined Hercules defence. He did not look his sharpest as his touch and his shooting deserted him. But despite a laborious evening, the Argentine still managed to score twice to move within one goal of the top in the scorer's charts
His first goal was a demonstration of just what he had been lacking all game as he ran past two defenders before firing a shot across goal. His second was more straightforward as he finished off a team move by tapping in Dani Alves' cross from two yards out
A frustrating night for Messi was eased by a cracking first goal and then a simple tap-in late on. However, his magic touch evaporated for more than half the game
Cristiano Ronaldo (Osasuna 1-0 Real Madrid)
Ronaldo once again failed to score for Madrid and he has now gone three league matches without finding the back of
The Portuguese was not deprived of chances, however, and was denied on two occasions by opposition goalkeeper Ricardo
he was put clean through on goal, but a poor first touch forced him to turn his back to goal and allowed a defender to rob him of the ball. Ronaldo also teed himself up for numerous direct freekick attempts, but none manged to trouble Ricardo
Had a great chance in the first half when he could have been more urgent and not held on to the ball for as long as he did. Forced saves from Ricardo but had a sub-par match compared to his high standards
For this week's head to head battle, we examine just how much Barcelona depend on Messi and Real Madrid on Ronaldo
How They Played This Week
Who came out on top in the recent round of La Liga action
Lionel Messi (Hercules 0-3 Barcelona) Messi was left frustrated for most of the game against a disciplined Hercules defence. He did not look his sharpest as his touch and his shooting deserted him. But despite a laborious evening, the Argentine still managed to score twice to move within one goal of the top in the scorer's charts
His first goal was a demonstration of just what he had been lacking all game as he ran past two defenders before firing a shot across goal. His second was more straightforward as he finished off a team move by tapping in Dani Alves' cross from two yards out
A frustrating night for Messi was eased by a cracking first goal and then a simple tap-in late on. However, his magic touch evaporated for more than half the game
Cristiano Ronaldo (Osasuna 1-0 Real Madrid)
Ronaldo once again failed to score for Madrid and he has now gone three league matches without finding the back of
The Portuguese was not deprived of chances, however, and was denied on two occasions by opposition goalkeeper Ricardo
he was put clean through on goal, but a poor first touch forced him to turn his back to goal and allowed a defender to rob him of the ball. Ronaldo also teed himself up for numerous direct freekick attempts, but none manged to trouble Ricardo
Had a great chance in the first half when he could have been more urgent and not held on to the ball for as long as he did. Forced saves from Ricardo but had a sub-par match compared to his high standards
Individual Match Stats
| Lionel Messi (vs Hercules) | Cristiano Ronaldo (vs Osasuna) | |
| Goals | 2 | 0 |
| Shots (On Target) | 10 (6) | 9 (2) |
| Assists | 0 | 0 |
| Passes (Completed) | 96 (76) | 38 (24) |
| Balls Lost | 13 | 11 |
| Balls Recovered | 1 | 0 |
| Fouls Suffered | 0 | 5 |
| Goal.com Rating | 7.0 | 6.5 |
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