Iker Casillas chooses best player between Messi, Ronaldo

Real Madrid legend, Iker Casillas has made known his choice of those he believes are better footballers.

The legendary goalkeeper had to choose between Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and other superstars to pick his combined El Clasico XI.

Casillas himself is widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in Real Madrid’s history.

Casillas made his debut for Real Madrid in 1999 and went on to play a whopping 725 games for Los Blancos, keeping 264 clean sheets across competitions.

He won three Champions Leagues, five LaLigas, one FIFA Club World Cup, two UEFA Super Cups, and many other accolades with Real Madrid.

Casillas was also voted Goalkeeper of the Season for Real Madrid in 2007-08.

In a recent interview with GOAL, the Spaniard was asked to choose between Barcelona and Real Madrid players to make his ultimate El Clasico XI.

“Messi or Ronaldo?” “Cristiano.”
“Pedro or Bale?” “Bale.”
“David Villa or Benzema?” “Benzema.”
“Iniesta or Di Maria?” “Di Maria.
“Busquets or Khedira?”
“Khedira, I’m going to pick all the ones from Madrid.”
“Modric or Xavi?” “Modric.”
“Abidal or Coentrao?” “Coentrao.”
“Pique or Varane?” “Varane.”
“Mascherano or Ramos?” “Sergio.”
“Alves or Carvajal?” “Carvajal.”

By Evans Manasseh