Laliga Standout Players
If Barca and Real dominating the league comes as no surprise, nor will Lionel Messi topping the goal and assist charts.
The Argentine was sidelined with a foot injury for the opening four league games and it was no coincidence the club managed only two wins from those fixtures.
But Messi wasted no time upon his return with eight goals in his first six starts. A four-goal haul in a 5-0 win over Eibar in February epitomized the 32-year-old’s sheer brilliance.
Such is Messi’s level, according to the Sky Sports Power Rankings – which awards points to players for matchday stats – suggests his contribution this term is twice that of his closest-ranked team-mate Luis Suarez and almost any other player in the league.
While many familiar players populate the top 10 above, Newcastle fans will have spotted two former players among the elite in Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Moreno and Alaves forward Joselu.
Meanwhile, former Arsenal favorite Santi Cazorla is enjoying a swansong of format 35 years old after spending years on the sidelines through injury in London, having been involved in 14 league goals with boyhood club Villarreal this term.
Another former Gunner and West Ham striker Lucas Perez has also hit the ground running with 11 goals and five assists, teaming up with Merino at Alaves.
Below are the standout players.
According to Power Ranking
1. Lionel Messi Barcelona 75,956
2. Mikel Merino Real Sociedad 47,135
3. Karim Benzema Real Madrid 44,566
4. Carlos Casemiro Real Madrid 43,555
5. Raul Garcia Athletic Bilbao 43,420
6. Moreno Villarreal 40,912
7. Saul Atletico Madrid 39,593
8. Daniel Parejo Valencia 39,449
9. Joselu Alaves 39,381
10. Daniel Carvajal Real Madrid 38,819
So, now You know about Your players if You are supporting any of the listed teams.
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