Messi, Ronaldo duel resumes

Barcelona will host their arch-rivals Real Madrid at the Nou Camp. Barca have been in sublime form heading into the encounter, they have won eight of their nine matches so far this season, only dropping points against Osasuna two weeks ago.

Madrid have got off to a reasonable start winning seven of their nine appearances, with just the one loss. Both teams have made huge winter signings.

Neymar has joined the Catalans for 57 million Euro's from Santos, the Brazilian has been in rich form since he arrived at the Catalan Club, while Gareth Bale has been hampered by injury and is yet to get quality time for Los Blancos.

Barcelona lead La Liga on 25 points while Madrid are 3 points adrift in 3rd. The match will kickoff at 18:00 South African time.

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