Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo shine as Barcelona and Real Madrid draw: El Clasico media reaction 20 minutes: Messi and Ronaldo, two titans, one Ballon d'Or The major parties should be for the big players and both Messi and Ronaldo took this statement to its fullest in a titanic duel. The Portuguese and Argentine stars continue to struggle to out right claim the Ballon d'Or and on nights like this, the first Clasico of the season at the Nou Camp, they have delayed any final answer on he debate of who deserves it more. El Pais: The Best Clasico Ramon Besa Messi and Cristiano were infallible and provided the best end to an intense game, electric, changing and demanding. The show responded to its audience of 400 million viewers and both teams battled to greatness to win a deserved applause from the crowd. Real were bossy and best placed at the Nou Camp but it is know that the best version of Barca's game manifests itself in the need to overcome difficulties ... just like the Clasico. Sport: Draw of the superstars at the Nou Camp: Lluis Payarols There were signs of civility at the Nou Camp and it was controversy free. Nerves surfaced, there was sadness and joy and the world's best players. The yin and the yang of la Liga. Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, two stars that take advantage of the opportunity to shake the foundations of logic - especially when they come face to face. The result means Barcelona retained their eight points lead over Real but what became clear is that this game was about two players from another galaxy, Messi and Ronaldo. Messi breaks records against Madrid: Mundo Deportivo Gabriel Sans In a Clasico with Barca nine centimetres shorter than Real, Messi only grew and grew. Not only did he lead the comeback but he devised his side's most threatening moves. The Argentine star is unique. Not only has he overtaken Raul but he is now one goal from levelling with Stefano as top scorer in the Clasicos. In a charged atmosphere the flag was hoisted to mark Messi has the greatest in the world. Stunned by CR7"s goal, Barcelona needed a stroke of the genius, a reset, a fresh start, and Leo silenced the doubters. Messi's inventionism is huge. He's no scored 17 goals in 22 Clasicos ... almost one a game. Leo is on track for his fourth Ballon d'Or, Ronaldo permitting who seems unable to know what more he must do to stop Messi. Messi is Messi and yesterday was another decisive reminder. Monsters Inc: Messi and Ronaldo give another historic performance Hugo Cerezo Two golden balls would be best. As Mourinho says, they are both from another planet and we should remember that every time we come across them. Who scored? The question is now unnecessary. More than ever Barcelona-Real Madrid was a shoot-out between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The two best players in the world left their stamp on a game that was at once an all-out battle between two top sides and a head-to-head showdown.