Lionel Messi, who wanted to leave Barcelona before the start of this season but was rather forced to stay, did not have the brightest start to this season. Messi, who is the top scorer in El Clasico history, would surely like to turn things around from today's game against Real Madrid at Camp Nou.  The 33-year-old forward is going to play the first El Clasico of the season on the back of some appalling numbers.