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Ronaldo, Messi light El Classico with unique individual and joint scoring records

Lionel Messi (L) and Cristiano Ronaldo in El Classico match. [Photo/Courtesy]

Cristiano Ronaldo leveled for his side Real Madrid in the 14th minute after Luis Suarez had put Barcelona forward in the fiercest match of La Liga-El Classico, which was played at Camp Nou on Sunday.

While Ronaldo would be replaced by Marcos Asensio after picking up an injury, it was his closest rival in the league and the world of football Lionel Messi who would convert to give Barcelona the lead in the 52nd minute.

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