The Argentinean has had a wonderful start of the season, leading Los Blaugranas to the top of the table. As for CR7, things haven't gone his way.

The two brightest stars in La Liga are experiencing different kinds of luck as one of them is dominating the league, while the other is struggling to find the back of the net.

Lionel Messi's Barcelona have won each and every one of their games, while Los Blancos have already dropped seven points at home, causing them to aim for a comeback during the later half of the season.

Regarding Messi, "La Pulga" has accomplished something that didn't happen in La Liga since 1950, after scoring his 11th goal this season in just seven games.

On the other side of the table, Cristiano Ronaldo's ban from earlier this season has taken a toll on the striker's form, at least in league games. The Portuguese ace has signed his worst start of a season, as he's failed to score for 270 minutes. His longest La Liga drought came in the 2010-11 season, where he struggled to score for 255 minutes.

Los Blaugranas have dominated the opposition in La Liga with what could be record-breaking numbers if they can keep it up.

Standings

Sevilla is the team closest to the top, but Barcelona's flawless run makes it complicated for any team to get near. Valencia and Atlético complete the top four, while Real Madrid's slow start forces them to bounce back if they want to retain the title.