Lionel Messi has scored 17 La Liga goals so far this term, an impressive figure. And more so when taking into account that Real Madrid's top four scorers have only notched 16 goals.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Isco and Marco Asensio have each scored four league goals apiece, while Lionel Messi's stunning free-kick in Barcelona's 4-2 win over Real Sociedad was his 17th of the season.
The reigning champions of Spain and Europe have struggled hugely in defence of their domestic title while Messi has guided the Catalans back to the summit of the table, 19 points clear of Zidane's side who admittedly have a game in hand.
Real's profligacy in front of goal has much to do with the team's demise, with Ronaldo in particular providing a shockingly poor return in La Liga.