Well not to say that we don't need the energetic 20-year old Messi again but IMO 28-year old Messi as a playmaker is highly beneficial for the deadly trio. Messi is much more direct and always is a step ahead of the opposition mentally.
That game will forever be my favorite Xavi performance. Breathtaking composure as if the man only produced Alpha waves on the field with no worries whatsoever. There's a reason why I have Xavi & Messi as my sig right after they won the match!
jesus....River was literally invisible vs Boca specially in the 1st half. Only notable highlight was Gago's injury for Boca in the very beginning of the match :rolleyes: