Record man Messi is leading Barcelona towards a double

Messi is now the player with the most games for Bara, 768, one more than Xavi. Another record for your book. He is the best player of all time. His goals, titles, both individual and collective, his talent and importance have marked the club’s last 17 years. Messi is legend. And will be forever. Whatever happens at the end of the season. We all hope Laporta can convince him. Koeman has taken the first step by helping return lost hope to him. Messi is happy again on the pitch and celebrates goals, his and those of his team-mates, as if they were Champions League titles. His smile shows it. It’s thanks to the connection forged by Koeman, the kids that he has put around Messi. And if, sadly, Messi decides that his long and prolific time at Barca is over, he would still need a never before seen homage and ovation that would make the Camp Nou tremble. He deserves it.

Messi established his record at Anoeta, a big game for Barca. They have 37 points from 39 in 2021, 12 wins and a draw. 18 games unbeaten. Numbers of champions. It’s just a shame they were thinking more about the past than the future in the first third of the season. Atletico won but Barca are growing and chasing and thrilling along the way. Heading towards a potential double that seemed a dream in September. Koeman’s miracle is possible.

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