FC Barcelona — Best pictures!

Barcelona are gearing up to the clash against Real Madrid as if the title depended on this sole game. It is impossible to envision the Catalans' game without their star-studded midfield, which usually makes or breaks a game.

Man United star midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo (pictured in center) remains firmly on top of our FTBL rating of best midfielders in the world with an overall rating of 230.95 points. The Portugal international is unlikely to lose the leadership in the coming

The combined rating of the top 23 Africans playing in Europe’s leading teams has fallen by 38.71 points, in big part due to the unconvincing performances of the big African names at Arsenal, Chelsea, and Barcelona in the first legs of the Champions League

Barcelona defender Carles Puyol (right) in an attempt to stop Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien. Champions League semi-final first leg match, Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain. April 28, 2009.

The first leg of the Champions League semi-final between Chelsea and Barcelona at the Camp Nou ended in a 0:0 draw, with Chelsea’s vice-captain Frank Lampard, who was substituted in the 71st minute, losing his 4th place in our FTBL rating of best world