In case you didn’t know…
The 31-year-old talisman leads the race for European Golden Shoe with 33 goals in all competitions, three goals ahead of second placed Kylian Mbappe.
He is also the undisputed best in the La Liga with 25 goals and has already provided 11 assists for his team. Statistics also reveal that Messi is the best dribbler in Europe’s top five leagues.
There is no doubt about Leo Messi’s impact with Barcelona once again this season as numbers clearly depict the dominance of the Argentine in the Spanish top flight and across Europe.
Meanwhile, Clement Lenglet has proven to be a vital piece in Barcelona’s rearguard in the absence of star defender Samuel Umtiti, who just saw off a long-term injury.
The heart of the matter
Lenglet has revealed that Messi leads the team with his impact on the pitch and the whole squad look towards him as an inspiration.
The Barcelona center back also believes that upcoming clashes against arch rivals Los Blancos will define their season. He added:
What’s next?
Real Madrid will host FC Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu twice in the coming week, and the onus will be on Leo Messi to make the difference on the pitch once again.
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