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2. Karim Benzema
Real Madrid's talisman this season, Karim Benzema has been the one who has stepped up since the departure of the influential Cristiano Ronaldo. The 32-year-old seems to be getting better with age as he is the focal point around which Zinedine Zidane's attackers function around.
Benzema is one of the best if not the best at linking up play and bringing his teammates into action, with his infallible touches and cheeky little passes. Not only that, but he is also an incredible goalscorer, who can finish with both feet and head effeciently.
This season in La Liga, the Frenchman has scored 13 goals and set up a further 6 assists, and his performances have been one of the biggest reasons why Real Madrid are currently on top of the table.
1. Lionel Messi
Who else but Barcelona's little magician?
Lionel Messi has started another season on fire and despite the troubles at Barcelona behind the scenes, the Argentine has made sure that he keeps on doing what he does best - score goals, provide assists and run the show on the pitch.
The Argentinian has started mostly on the right-hand side and this season, we have seen him more as a playmaker than a goalscorer. The 32-year-old has already scored 14 goals in La Liga, along with 12 assists; which means he is on top of the list on both the goalscoring and the assisting chart.
The Blaugrana are currently chasing Real Madrid in the La Liga title race and as always, the ever so influential Messi remains a deciding factor in this thrilling title chase.
