The last decade has seen endless comparisons between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo and, even when the Portuguese moved from LaLiga Santander to Juventus, the debate continued. The gap left by both players will never be filled, but it's now time to look to the future and focus on the new, exciting, young talent on show in El Clasico.

Ansu Fati of Barcelona and Vinicius of Real Madrid are seen as the new stars of LaLiga Santander's biggest fixture, and the two youngsters are set to go head-to-head on Sunday at the Camp Nou.

Who will have a bigger impact on the Clasico?
Ansu Fati is going into the game in a rebuilding period after recently returning from injury, while Vinicius is in full flow at Madrid.

The Real Madrid man is fresh off of scoring a double against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League, as well as having scored another five so far in LaLiga Santander this season, which takes him to seven goals in 11 appearances in all competitions.

Barcelona's Fati does have two goals to his name, though, having played just 94 minutes this season. He is undoubtedly a threat in front of goal, which is something his counterpart has always been criticised for.

Vinicius is flourishing under Carlo Ancelotti, though, and has scored more already this season than he did in 49 games last campaign. Vinicius also has a slightly better pass success rate (84.3 percent) than Fati (78.7 percent), suggesting he chooses the better option in forward areas.

Ansu Fati vs Vinicius: Great and quite similar players
There's no doubt that Vinicius is coming into this game in better shape, with Fati needing more minutes on the pitch to get himself up to scratch.

In games like this, though, form goes out the window and many in the world of football agree.

"They're two similar players, who have a great ability to change a game," says Paco Jemez.

"Vinicius has got great speed and ability and he's one of the best dribblers out there right now. Though, I think Ansu has more goals in him."

In terms of the Clasico, Jemez has also given his opinion on both players.

"Vini is a player who is in his rhythm and has a lot of confidence right now," he said.

"I think Ansu is doing very well as well, although I don't know if he's going to last the full 90 minutes. Probably not.

"This will probably mean he'll give his all as he knows his time on the pitch could be limited."

No Ronaldo, no Messi, no Ramos.

This fixture can never be the same again like it was when José Mourinho was still gourging Villanova's eyes, Sergio Ramos accumulating red cards and Messi and Ronaldo lighting up the fixture with otherworldly goals.

I have a lot of football stories to tell my grandsons, God keep me alive.

I predict a draw for today's game.

Di Maria retired Carles Puyol, Vinicius Junior is about to do the same for Gerrard Pique. he'd cry from the humiliation handed over to him. To make matters worse, after the match he'd go home and meet his girlfriend Shakira who's a lifelong fan of Real Madrid who would probably be elated her favourite club won. UEFAlona fans better prepare for humiliation and not fight it. it's better that way

Vinicius vs Ansu fati derby

E no dey sweet again

E go be
Let Dutch Donald trump just pack his bag.

Easy Madrid win

Madrid all the way

I use to like Barcelona

I stopped watching el clasico the moment CR7 left Spain.

It's no longer el Classico... All I see is two big clubs with old and bang average players

Benitoh:
I use to like Barcelona

what happnd

Great100000:
El-Classico don lose value, no more Leo, no more CR7.

Before Before everywhere will be bubbling b4 El-Classico starts but not again, to me the best El-Classicos will always (Mourinho & CR7 vs Guardiola & Messi).

Mourinho makes El-Classico sweet and entertaining, immediately Mourinho left then El-Classico started loosing value and when CR7 left Madrid then El-Classico decrease in value and Messi leaving Barca decrease everything.

Am going to tell my Children and Grandchildren about beautiful game of football by Greatest Players and Greatest Coaches.

Imagine this Year El-Classico will now be Ansu Fati vs Vinicius Junior....

Those who saw Pele and Maradona in their prime thought "yeah! They're the best there will be" but we now know otherwise.
While Messi and Ronaldo had stretched the limit of what's even possible to an all time high, believe me talents are coming that will smash all their fantastic records. It may not be in this generation or even in this century. When that comes it will be like a rebirth.
Humans are meant to break records and achieve the impossible.

It will be boring

No El Clasico without the two football idols.







Change the name

Ideaball:
Vinicius vs Ansu fati derby

OMG

It is not being anticipated

Barca make una no come, walk over go better pass.
I don warn una o

Lol

Whao! But both Messi and CR-7 are missing in both teams.Nevertheless anticipating some good action.

There's nothing classic about this meeting anymore.

Liverpool vs Man City should be the lastest"El classico'.

La Liga's heydays are long over.

El classico is dead !

So is La Liga!

























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Madrid gonna woop their axe







Hala Madrid

Halls Madrid, let us go guys
Barca 1:3 Madrid