The stats, the odds: Ronaldo vs Messi info-graphics ahead of El Clasico

Real Madrid vs Barcelona will be the biggest match of the season so far, and one of the biggest El Clasico’s during the last decade.

Ronaldo vs Messi is the duel that can decide the clash and they are also the players that attract a huge number of bets around world.

“Globally, this will be by far the biggest match, betting-wise, so far this season. With Real Madrid storming on in La Liga this match can potentially help shape the course of the season so all eyes will be on Ronaldo and Messi,” says Dan Vikman, PR Manager at online bookmaker Betclic.

The bookies around the world are preparing for an intensive Saturday evening, before and during the clash at Bernabeu in Madrid. Real is currently top of the table with a three point advantage of their great rivals and Mourinho’s men can extend their advantage to six points, with a game in hand, on Saturday evening.

But first they will have to battle with their nemesis Lionel Messi, who has scored eight goals in League encounters against Real. Not only will Mourinho be looking to shackle the Argentine wizard but he will be also looking to Ronaldo to improve his El Clasico scoring record - as you can see on the info-graphic from Betclic.

“Real Madrid have become a slight favourite to win this huge El Clasico while Ronaldo and Messi, who are both on the three man shortlist for this year’s Ballon D’Or award, are both paying 5.00 in odds to score the first or last goal in the game. They are also 2.25 to score anytime in the game.

“It will certainly be a night of heroes and villains at the Bernabeu and if either Ronaldo or Messi scores the winning goal they will become an even bigger hit among the millions of fans to the clubs,” added Vikman.

For all the latest odds on El Clasico visit Betclic.com.

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