5 players who will make El Clasico exciting without Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

#4 Marco Asensio

Asensio is only going to get more game time and grow as a player

The 20-year-old hasn't been the most consistent player this season, but if anybody is to fill the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo, it's the young Spaniard.

In the last two El Clasico meetings, Marco Asensio made his mark by scoring in each. He's beginning to thrive into a mature player, and in the absence of Ronaldo, Asensio is only going to get more game time and grow as a player.

If there's anyone who the Barcelona defence should be looking to isolate, it's Asensio, because whenever he is given the license to roam, he's deadly. We have witnessed this with the Spain national team, as well as Madrid this season.

He's only scored one goal and provided one assist this season, according to WhoScored, but if he's to add to his tally, it better be against Real Madrid's long-time rivals.

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Kian is a 19-year-old student from the UK.His love of football arose at a young age and he has always had a keen eye for the game. His hobbies, besides writing, include studying, going to the gym and complaining about Arsenal. Sometimes all three.

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Edited by Anthony Akatugba Jr.