Throughout the season, ESPN has asked LaLiga players and coaches what it's like to take on the duo who are set to be the World Cup's biggest stars.
Spain were held to a 0-0 draw by 64th-ranked Cape Verde on Monday in the first major shock of the World Cup group stages
Enjoy all the action from Monday's World Cup matches, with features, news, video analysis and color from around the comp
The chances of a Scorigami -- a concept familiar to those who watch NFL on the regular -- are higher at this World Cup