Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo both scored twice as Barcelona and Real Madrid drew 2-2 in a Clasico on Sunday

El Clasico has in recent years been about both Barcelona versus Real Madrid, and Lionel Messi versus Cristiano Ronaldo.

The epic clash ended 2-2 on Sunday, but never has the individual battle been in sharper focus. The two premier clubs are still eight points apart, yet their superstars seem neck-to-neck in goalscoring feats and the race for the 2013 FIFA Ballon d'Or.

Political tension aside, Messi and Ronaldo claimed all the headlines by cancelling out each other's brace.

Continue for photos of the 222nd edition of the Clasico.

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