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Mar 23, 2014 at 8pm UK
 
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Benzema (20', 24'), Ronaldo (55' pen.)
FT(HT: 2-2)
Iniesta (7'), Messi (42', 65' pen., 84' pen.)

Gerardo Martino praises Lionel Messi

Barcelona boss Gerardo Martino praises Lionel Messi following his hat-trick in Sunday's 4-3 win over Real Madrid.

Barcelona boss Gerardo Martino has lavished praise on Lionel Messi following the Argentine's hat-trick in Sunday's 4-3 win over Real Madrid.

The 26-year-old's treble at the Bernabeu moved him clear of former Madrid striker Alfredo di Stefano as the all-time leading scorer in Clasicos.

"I can hardly talk about Leo but there's no need, it's compliment after compliment. Today he breaks another record... I hope he gives me the match ball," Martino told reporters.

Next up for Barcelona is a home clash with Celta Vigo on Wednesday evening.

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Barcelona'sLionel Messi celebrates after scoring his team's second goal against Real Madrid in the La Liga match on March 23, 2014
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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Barcelona11100137102730
2Real Madrid1173121111024
3Villarreal116322019121
4Atletico MadridAtletico11551167920
5Athletic Bilbao115331711618
6Real BetisBetis11533119218
7Mallorca11533108218
8Osasuna115331616018
9Rayo Vallecano114431210216
10Sevilla114341215-315
11Celta Vigo114161720-313
12Real Sociedad11335810-212
13GironaGirona113351114-312
14Leganes11254912-311
15Getafe1117389-110
16AlavesAlaves113171319-610
17Espanyol113171019-910
18Las PalmasLas Palmas112361319-69
19Real ValladolidValladolid11227923-148
20Valencia11146817-97


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