No Ronaldo, No Messi: El Clasico to not have football's top-two for the first time in over a decade

For first time in 11 years, an El Clasico will be played without top-2 players in football world. Neir Cristia Ronaldo, who joined Juventus earlier this season, r Lionel Messi, who injured himself on Saturday, will feature when Real Mrid take on Barcelona in a grand fixture on October 28.

Ronaldo's absence for biggest fixture on planet was confirmed in summer transfer window earlier this year, after he ended his nine-year association with Blancos, signing with Juventus in a move which shook footballing world.

Though, Messi's absence was only confirmed on Saturday, after he fractured his arm during Barcelona's 4-2 win over Sevilla. During 17th minute in blockbuster fixture, he fell down in pain, clutching his arm. He tried to continue, but couldn't and was replaced by Ousmanne Dembele in 26th minute. 

Real Mrid have h a torrid start to season, lying 5th in table after just 14 points from nine matches, which includes three defeats, most recently at home against Levante on Saturday.

As for Barcelona, y are on top of La liga table, though, have looked well below ir best. After nine matches, y have 18 points, but Ernesto Valveder's side have alrey lost a fixture and drawn three in league. 

Both Ronaldo and Messi have enjoyed yet ar goalscoring start to ir campaign. Portuguese, at his new club, has scored 5 goals and has 4 assists in 9 Seria A matches. Though, his only appearance with Turin club in UEFA Champions League saw him getting sent-off.

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As for Messi, he has been at his utmost best, with seven goals and five assists in nine La liga games. In Champions league, he alrey has five goals after two matches. Though, recent injury will t only hamper his progress, but is also expected to affect Barcelona.