La Liga 2019/20: Top 10 players this season according to ratings

#3: Karim Benzema, Real Madrid (7.45)

Karim Benzema has led the line well for Real Madrid in the La Liga this season.

A few seasons ago, many believed that Karim Benzema's time at Real Madrid was drawing to a close. The striker had played in a supporting role as Cristiano Ronaldo took all the plaudits, leading critics to believe that the France international would soon be surplus to requirements.

- 21 goals & 6 assists in 18/19- 18 goals & 8 assists so far in 19/20And one step closer to the La Liga title. For everyone who told me Don Karim Benzema was overrated because he always had Ronaldo, you literally got it backwards. Incredibly underrated.

— Alex Goldberg (@AlexGoldberg_) July 10, 2020

That has not been the case, though. Benzema has been Real Madrid's best attacker since the departure of Ronaldo to Juventus. He has led the line incredibly well and looks rejuvenated under manager Zinedine Zidane.

The 32-year-old has played 35 games in the La Liga this season, scoring 19 goals and providing eight assists. He leads the squad for shots per game and comes second for key passes per game.

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#2: Casemiro, Real Madrid (7.52)

Casemiro is regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders in the world.

Regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders in the world, Casemiro has been upto his usual best for Real Madrid in the La Liga this season.

The Brazil international shields the defence excellently, with the likes of Luka Modric and Toni Kroos having to worry less defensively. An excellent tackler who is also strong aerially, Casemiro provides balance to the Los Blancos.

He is an intelligent footballer with an ability to read the game well; he has often stopped numerous attacks from the opposition.

This season, the 28-year-old has made 33 appearances in the La Liga, scoring four goals and providing three assists. The former Porto player leads the squad for tackles per game and comes second for interceptions per game. However, he also commits more fouls per game than any of his teammates.

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#1: Lionel Messi, Barcelona - (8.65)

Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona.

Who else? Arguably the greatest player to have ever played the game, Lionel Messi continues to perform brilliantly every season.

Barcelona are in disarray, but Messi continues to shine. The diminutive Argentine is the club's talisman, and every positive play on the field goes through him. The best creator, the best passer as well as the top goal-scorer, Messi has it all.

Lionel Messi is the first player to score 2️⃣0️⃣ and assist 2️⃣0️⃣ goals in a single La Liga season 👏 pic.twitter.com/N5fTlpMaQd

— 433 (@433) July 14, 2020

The 33-year-old has one year left in his contract and is said to be looking at various options. Barcelona must do all they can to keep him.

This season, Messi has made 31 La Liga appearances, scoring 22 goals and providing 20 assists. He leads the squad for shots per game, key passes per game and dribbles per game.

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