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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
1Real Madrid31246167204778
2Barcelona31217362342870
3GironaGirona31205663392465
4Atletico MadridAtletico31194859362361
5Athletic Bilbao31169651292257
6Real Sociedad311311745331250
7Valencia31138103432247
8Real BetisBetis31111283837145
9Villarreal31109124954-539
10Getafe31912103743-639
11Osasuna31116143644-839
12Las PalmasLas Palmas31107142935-637
13Sevilla31810133944-534
14AlavesAlaves3188152638-1232
15Mallorca31613122536-1131
16Rayo Vallecano31613122538-1331
17Celta Vigo31610153346-1328
18CadizCadiz31413142141-2025
19Granada3138203260-2817
20Almeria31111193062-3214


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