“Barcelona have fantastic players and scored some great goals”.
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He also insisted that, as nice as recent thrashings of AS Roma and Real Madrid were, the team can’t rest after securing those results, saying that the sharp end of the season where trophies will be decided is still ahead of them.
Messi eventually got his name on the score-sheet in the first minute of stoppage time, as Neymar combined with Suarez, before delivering a low cross for Messi, who tapped home from close range.
The Rojiblancos stay second in the Primera Division table thanks to the win, four points behind Barcelona and above local rivals Real Madrid, but the evening was tainted by the image of Tiago being stretchered off in the first half.
“I’m good, improving little by little as is expected after any injury”.
Standout displays from both the Barcelona forward and the Bayern Munich idol on Saturday continued a run of brilliant form that in no small part explains why their clubs hold such comfortable leads at the top of their respective divisions.
The strategy, however, only left Neymar, Suarez and Messi with more room to romp. I see the players are enjoying what we’re doing; that’s clear.
The trio of Neymar, Suarez and Messi mesmerised Roma’s defence at the Nou Camp.
With Neymar and Suárez we get on really well.
To their credit, Real Sociedad ended the game on a strong note, helped by the appearance of lively Portuguese winger Bruma, who managed three shots on goal in the nine minutes he was on the pitch.
Speaking to reporters after the game, Barca boss Luis Enrique was quick to praise his team and its rich vein of form. “Messi is the best in the world and I am very happy for him to have scored and played the full match”.
“I think him and Neymar are now on par, but the goals Suarez scores are world class”.
Barcelona’s thumping win against Roma saw the Catalan side breeze into the knockout stage of the Champions League. Returns of Oier and Oyarzun, although they are not a regular first team players, could boost the Basque side and give Sacristan some breathing space.
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“We are doing things very well, but there is a long way to go”.
