don't be silly, thats not average, those are great numbers (comparable to 2010 and only in 2011 and 2012 he had better numbers)
But that's not what the media says.
Cat Radio reported prior to the match that Messi has a cold and was on painkillers
Why would you be on painkillers with a cold. Makes no sense
Because it sounds cooler than if they have to write "he used his nose spray".