Real Madrid beat Barcelona in battle of the Audis as Cristiano Ronaldo and Co put on the jumpsuits for a go-kart spin

Only two points may separate them in La Liga, but Real Madrid have outstripped rivals Barcelona when it comes to the battle of who owns the most expensive Audis.

The two Spanish heavyweights have signed sponsorship deals with the German car manufacturer, which has given each player a new car to promote their brand as part of the arrangement.

A selection of players from both clubs were allowed to choose from a range of vehicles from the car company, and the breakdown of each squad's preferences revealed it was Real who boasted the more extravagant fleet, with a total value of £2,363,866 compared to Barcelona's £1,373,215.

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Although the Real squad were given 25 cars compared to Barca's 22, their choices still work out as considerably more expensive, with the most popular choice across the teams being the Audi Q7, an all-terrain model the car company is keen to promote this year.

Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane joined superstar Cristiano Ronaldo in breaking against the trend, opting for a pricier model, taking a shine to the Audi RS 6 - which fetches £127,860.

In one third of the cases, the Madrid players have the option of keeping their choice of vehicle once the season is at an end, and Zidane's side are currently in pole position in La Liga.

Both Real and Barcelona have been going through the gears this term, alongside perennial title contenders Atletico Madrid, with Real currently two points clear at the summit ahead of Luis Enrique's men.

Real's 50 goals in all competitions makes them the highest scorers in Europe's top five leagues, and with Champions League ties looming against Sporting Lisbon and Borussia Dortmund after the international break, Zidane will hope his troops lose none of their competitive streak around the corner.

The players were back out on the training field in Valdebebas on Saturday morning ahead of the league game against Leganes - which presents the side with the chance to temporarily extend their lead at the top.

Pepe, who was all smiles as he tested out his brand new car, is likely to miss out against the La Liga strugglers as he steps up his fitness following a hamstring injury, meaning Raphael Varane and Nacho are likely to partner each other once more in the centre of defence.

Mateo Kovacic impressed in scoring late on to rescue a point in the draw at Legia, and is expected to be handed another opportunity to stake a claim for a regular berth in the continued absence of Luka Modric in midfield.