On loop: Best highlights from Real Madrid, Barcelona this season
With such an abundance of stars on display whenever Real Madrid and Barcelona renew their eternal rivalry, there's always the potential for someone to create the most memorable of highlights - be it with a sublime bit of skill, a ridiculous pass or, most often, a stunning goal.
Of course, the two star-laden sides also get to play against the rest of the league, and as a result, put opponents on posters on the regular.
Without further ado, sit back and watch some of the world's most outrageously talented footballers do things that should only be allowed to happen on a video game console.
Put the videos on a loop, and let Real Madrid and Barcelona dazzle you.
Honourable Mention
- Neymar launches a perfect free-kick against Atletico Madrid
- Messi equalises Super Cup with free-kick, then scores another
- Bale's obscene goal in match plentiful with preposterous finishes
- Suarez scores stunner, Barcelona nets 2 goals in 2 minutes
- Jese does Ronaldo impression, scores after nasty step over
Messi Being Messi
Lionel Messi vs. Athletic Bilbao - Aug. 23 (La Liga)
A little pirouette. A drop of the shoulder. A nutmeg despite the defender trying his damnedest to thwart exactly that. To be honest, the fact that he didn't score is the most incredible part of all this. What gives, Lionel?
Classic Barcelona
Luis Suarez vs. Eibar - Oct. 25 (La Liga)
Tic-tac-toe. So easy. So fluid. So Barcelona.
Teammates Not Required
James Rodriguez vs. Real Betis - Aug. 29 (La Liga)
Cristiano Ronaldo's free-kick duties should be revoked, because Colombia's darling is doing things like this:
Riding Their Bicycles
James Rodriguez vs. Real Betis - Aug. 29 (La Liga)
Well hello again, James. If you haven't noticed by now, he's awesome.
Sergio Ramos vs. Sevilla - Nov. 8 (La Liga)
Not to be outdone, Sergio Ramos did his part to dispel the popular notion that central defenders have the grace and coordination of a baby giraffe.
Neymar Division
We save the best for last. There will be no words here, because the appropriate ones haven't been identified to describe what Neymar is capable of on a football pitch.
Neymar vs. Rayo Vallecano - Oct. 17 (La Liga)
Neymar vs. Villarreal - Nov. 8 (La Liga)