Finally it has happened. Messi and Neymar have found each other. Together, the pair have scored six goals from the first four games of the season. Moreover, all of the Brazilian's three have come from assists laid on by the Argentinian.
Messi is leading the league as far as assists are concerned. He has already served up 18 this season. The understanding that the two players have of each other out on the pitch is total, ensuring that Barça are as lethal up front as they are rock solid back in defence.
Nowhere to be seen is the Messi of last season and this summer who raised so many doubts about his form. Back then, it was impossible to know which Messi would be walking onto the pitch, he was so irregular.
From his very first game, he has shown everyone that none of the magic has gone. The goal-machine is still there, and then some. Apart from his three goals, Messi has given 18 assists - more than anyone in the Spanish league, with Verza coming in second with 12.
Of these 18 killer passes, three have been for his brother-in-arms, Neymar. At last, the pair connect well and work well together out on the pitch.
Each player scored in the Levante game, ensuring Barcelona's fourth consecutive victory in la Liga. The pair's ability to know where the other one is and what he's up to is key to Luis Enrique's success. The Asturian has one final trick up his sleeve to be played, to make the Barça attack even more deadly: Luis Suárez.
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