Real deal Messi turns the tables on Madrid
Barcelona coach Luis Enrique says Leo is the best player in history
Madrid — Barcelona coach Luis Enrique revelled in turning the tables on bitter rivals Real Madrid as Lionel Messi struck deep into stoppage time to edge a thrilling El Clasico 3-2 on Sunday. Messi’s second goal of the night was his 500th for Barcelona and took the Catalans to the top of La Liga. "He is the best player for me in history and I have seen a lot of football," said Enrique. "In modern football, when everyone is tactically and physically better, he still makes the difference. "The fact he has scored his 500th goal shows all of us as Barca fans are lucky to have him identified with the club." The timing of Messi’s strike also saw Barcelona gain revenge for Sergio Ramos’s stoppage time equaliser in a 1-1 draw when the sides last met backin December. "It is marvellous for us to win in the 92nd minute. It is something that is normally more a characteristic of our rivals, but we like to do it too," said Enrique. Barca lead at the top of the table, thanks to their better head-to...
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