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Messi has played a pivotal role in Barcelona’s domestic and European success so far, with 42 goals to his name in all competitions.
The Catalan giants are at the summit of the Spanish top flight, eight points clear of second-placed Atletico Madrid and in the race for the Champions League title after Messi’s heroics against Lyon saw the side progress to the quarter-final stages of the competition.
The heart of the matter
David Villa, who played alongside Messi for three years, has heaped praise on the Argentine, stating that it is difficult to be surprised by all the success the Barca captain has achieved.
Speaking in an interview with Reuters, the former Blaugrana star said:
Villa even put Messi above the likes of Pele, Maradona and Cruyff, remarking:
The former Barcelona forward also spoke about the distinct style in which Barcelona played during their glory days under Pep Guardiola.
What’s next?
Messi and Barcelona have a much-awaited clash against Atletico Madrid in LaLiga on Saturday night.
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