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Golden Shoe 2018-19: Top Goalscorers in Europe, Latest Points on April 8

Lionel Messi's lead at the head of the European Golden Shoe standings looks almost unassailable after he netted his 33rd league goal of the season in Barcelona's 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid on Saturday.

The Argentinian has now scored eight goals in his last five La Liga appearances.

Kylian Mbappe has long held second spot in the race for the Golden Shoe. But he lost ground on Messi after failing to score from the bench in Paris Saint-Germain's 2-2 draw with Strasbourg in Ligue 1 on Sunday and remains on 27 league goals for the campaign.