The first El Clasico of the season is right around the corner as Real Madrid are set to host Barcelona in a fixture that has massive implications at the top of La Liga. A win for Carlo Ancelotti’s men will see them draw level on points with the league leaders after 11 games. However, a win for the visitors will mean they extend their advantage at the top to six points.
With so many stars on show for each team, it is hard to pick out who will be the most influential figure for each XI. However, if forced to choose, Vinicius Jr and Lamine Yamal have both become undeniable. The two wingers are the favourites for the Ballon d’Or and the Golden Boy award respectively, and both have had major roles to play in the recent successes of their clubs and countries.The duo could likely be the match winners on Saturday night. So, with that in mind, GIVEMESPORT has decided to take a look at who goes into the mammoth clash in better form as we analyse their performances both this season and in the international tournaments just gone.
When it comes to how the pair have done domestically this season, there is very little to choose between them. Both have featured in all 10 La Liga games thus far, with Vinicius managing just 18 more minutes than his counterpart. The two-time Champions League winner also leads the way in goals scored (5) and has a better conversion rate, despite having to compete for chances with the likes of Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe.
While Vinicius may be the more impressive finisher, it seems as though Yamal has settled into a more creative role. The Spaniard leads the way in assists and passes attempted. He has also found more success when it comes to take-ons too. Other key statistics see the pendulum swing back and forth, with the duo trading superiority in shot accuracy, chances created and possession lost.
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