🔥 MSN from Barcelona, ​​BBC from Real and the 10 best attacking trios of the 21st century – Ranking

We have been fortunate to have witnessed many legendary attacking trios in action since the early 21st century, but which of them have truly left their mark on football history?

Barcelona and Real Madrid are once again battling it out for the title of Europe's best team. Real, as reigning Champions League champions, have been strengthened further by the arrival of Kylian Mbappé, while Barça have regained their former glory for the first time in the post-Messi era under the guidance of tactical genius Hansi Flick.

Only four points separate them at the top of La Liga. Both teams will meet in the Copa del Rey final, and everything is heading towards a spectacular El Clásico in the Champions League. Who will reach for the treble? One thing is certain – the offensive power of both teams could decide the fate of the season.

When the dust settles in May, the new holy trio could go down in history as Mbappé – Vinicius Jr – Rodrygo versus Lamine Yamal – Lewandowski – Raphinha. But what legends are they trying to get close to?

Here is the ranking of the 10 best attacking trios of the 21st century

10. Hulk – Falcao – Varela (Porto)
In 2010/11 they scored 86 goals and won the Portuguese championship without a single defeat, as well as the Portuguese Cup and the Europa League. Falcao set the European goalscoring record, Hulk dominated physically and Varela dazzled opponents with his speed.

9. Götze – Lewandowski – Reus (Borussia Dortmund)
The 2012/13 season could have been theirs – they reached the Champions League final, crushed Real 4-1, but their defence failed in the final against Bayern. Lewandowski scored 36 goals, and Klopp's heavy-metal style captivated Europe.

8. Pedro – Hazard – Diego Costa (Chelsea)
After a disastrous 2015/16 season, the trio was revived under Antonio Conte, with Costa scoring 22 goals, Pedro and Hazard contributing 24 apiece to lift the Premier League title, and their partnership reminded the world how dangerous Chelsea’s attack can be.

7. Mbappé – Cavani – Neymar (PSG)
In their debut season, they scored 87 goals and won everything in France. Neymar was the director, Mbappé the rising star and Cavani the record-breaking enforcer. The best trio in PSG history.

6. Pires – Bergkamp – Henry (Arsenal)
Scored 272 Premier League goals between 2000 and 2004. Two-time English champions, part of the "Invincibles". Technique, class and style that made them the envy of all of Europe.

5. Salah – Firmino – Mané (Liverpool)
From 2017 to 2021 they dominated England and Europe. Champions League and Premier League winners, with Salah as the leader. The trio complemented each other perfectly: magic, pressing, efficiency.

4. Ronaldo – Tévez – Rooney (Manchester United)
Just two seasons together, but five trophies. 140 goals and 61 assists. Power, aggression, a flash of genius. According to Gary Neville – the best Premier League trio in history.

3. Henry – Eto'o – Messi (Barcelona)
Under Guardiola, they scored 100 goals between them and won the treble in 2009. Henry's efficiency, Eto'o's strength and Messi's magic turned Barcelona into an unstoppable machine.

2. Benzema – Bale – Ronaldo (Real Madrid)
BBC won four Champions Leagues in five years. 442 goals in that time. Power, speed and instinct – Real became synonymous with success in Europe.

1. Messi – Suárez – Neymar (Barcelona)
MSN is the gold standard. 537 goal contributions, seven trophies and Barça's second treble in history. A symbiosis of three geniuses: Messi the brain, Suárez the executioner, Neymar the creator. The best attacking trio that ever existed.