“Playing Against Messi is A MASSIVE obstacle” Morientes admits Barca Skipper is A Force to Reckon With

As fans wait for the highly anticipated El-Classico showdown in the coming week, Ex-Blancos striker has admitted that the panache of Messsi gives Barcelona a major boost going into the game.

The ex-Blancos striker is wary of the Argentine’s ‘special’ talent ahead of the second clash between Barcelona and Real Madrid

Lionel Messi’s influence for Barcelona gives them a huge advantage over Real Madrid in Clasico fixtures, according to Fernando Morientes.

The two clubs will meet again at Santiago Bernabeu this weekend, with nine points between them in the La Liga table.

Barca is on course to win a domestic double this term after a 3-0 Copa del Rey semi-final triumph over their arch-rivals in midweek, while Madrid is in danger finishing the season without a trophy.

Nevertheless, there is still a ray of hope for Real Madrid, despite struggling in terms of form the past couple of games.