Lionel Messi holds the record for the most El Clasico goals with 26, while Cristiano Ronaldo is tied for second with Alfredo Di Stefano at 18. The Messi and Ronaldo era in El Clasico is over, leaving fans excited about potential future player rivalries, with Lamine Yamal versus Kylian Mbappe a possibility.

Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer picked Lionel Messi ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo in an interview earlier this year.

However, there has been much debate regarding who of the pair is the superior player. When the late-Pele was asked to choose which he preferred between Messi and Ronaldo, the three-time World Cup winner first insisted that the likes of Johan Cruyff, Diego Maradona and Zico should be celebrated in a similar manner.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have both used regimented sleep patterns to help extend their football careers into their late-30s and possibly beyond

Lewis Hamilton didn't hesitate when asked to decide between footballing icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The pair have been pitted against each other for years when it comes to deciding who is the game's greatest-ever star.

Formula One legend, Lewis Hamilton has revealed who he prefers between football icons, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Hamilton gave his opinion about the debate on football’s G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time).