how many goals does he have now in la liga ?
Saved by the king again.
Our dependence on Messi is so great that we are going to experience a protracted period of trough once he retires.
This season feels a lot like 2012/2013
About what cushion you are talking about ? . We are only 9 points above Atleti and has to face Celta away , Madrid in camp nou were Messi hasn't scored in la liga classico since 2012 . And then we will be facing Valencia and villareal two very good sides capable of taking away points from us
In camp nou he hasn't scored for 5 years ( league classico)As if Atleti don't have tough games left with Europa league to fight for. League is over.
Edit: Do you mean clasico in camp nou or just clasicos in general? Messi doesn't need to score himself to influence clasico.
I'm guessing Messi is almost over his injury judging by the way he sprinted and looked sharper in his dribbles?
I doubt he is 100% fit. I was watching the game with an orthopedic surgeon friend of mine and judging from Messi's movement and the way he touched his hamstring muscle few times, he told me he needs more rest.
He should be on the bench for Roma game. No need to risk him unless we are losing. Semis will be very tough and need him 100%.