chasing and less predictability when running into spaces. To say that the 27-year-old Argentinean has cemented his place as the team's leader is an understatement.
La Pulga's influence also goes way beyond his stellar performances on the pitch, with the quadruple Ballon d'Or winner apparently taking a more holistic approach in the dressing room, a decisive role in the adaptation and overall well-being of newcomers such as Neymar or Luis Suarez. The immense leadership void left by Carles Puyol may never be filled in the same way again, but it is reassuring to see a player of Messi's calibre stepping up to take the lead.
While it is clear that Luis Enrique and Messi had their differences earlier in the season, the pair has managed to put disagreements aside for the overall benefit of the team.
There is certainly no guarantee that the current positive vibe at Barcelona will last forever, but after a couple of seasons of constant turmoil and an overall feeling of disappointment, Cules are delighted by the opportunity to take a second to reflect and enjoy the current moment.
The Quote: "The truth is that this year I tried to get to my best form as quickly as possible. I knew I was coming off the back of a not very good year, during which I went through a lot of problems on and off the field. It was a challenge to change the image that I had given out last season and to be the player I had been in previous seasons again. That was my objective and that's how I came out at the start of this season, really up for it. ... There is a different dynamic to the team, everything we do comes off. The team has a lot of confidence and we're changed the attitude and drive. That's why we're playing like we are at the moment, but there is still a long way to go." -- Messi
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