Lionel Messi

AS Editor Alfredo Relaño analyses Barcelona's second win at the Bernabéu in four days, that puts an end to Real Madrid's title challenge.

A superior intelligence or better able to keep his emotions under wraps. His heart beats a little slower, and calmly he is able to envision what is going to happen on the field.

In a different era, Barça’s fear of Gento was well documented and you could see them retreat when he received the ball.