LIONEL MESSI

The widely billed 'biggest match in the world' is set to pan out for the second time in five days, as Barcelona and Real Madrid clash at a neutral venue in the Copa del Rey final.

The widely billed 'biggest match in the world' is set to pan out for the second time in five days, as Barcelona and Real Madrid clash at a neutral venue in the Copa del Rey final.

Copa del Rey Coverage

Both teams desperately want to take home the trophy

Real Madrid and Barcelona shared the spoils at the Santiago Bernabeu after two penalties decided the outcome of an enthralling match.

Messi and Ronaldo each score penalty kicks

Real Madrid and Barcelona

Real Madrid host Barcelona on Saturday

Lionel Messi, and not Cristiano Ronaldo, is on the way to greatness according to Barcelona and Netherlands legend Johan Cruyff.

Lionel Messi's 48th goal of the season saw Barcelona beat Shakhtar Donetsk by an aggregate of 6-1 in Ukraine.

Barcelona secured a 3-1 win comeback win over bottom-of-the-pile Almeria, sustaining their eight-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of the table.