Scoring twice, Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi produced another vintage display as he equalled Xavi Hernandez’s appearance record in the Catalan club’s 4-1 victory over La Liga basement club Huesca.
The result moved the Catalans to within four points of top spot as they chase down pace-setters Atletico Madrid.
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Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman lauded Lionel Messi as the most important player in the club’s history as the Argentine celebrated making a record-equalling 767th appearance for the Catalans on Monday.
“What more can you say (about Messi)?” a beaming Koeman told reporters.
“His level over so many years, over so many games… he’s the most important player in Barcelona’s history and thank goodness he’s still here with us.
