Lionel Messi's goal in last night's Copa del Rey finals versus Athletic Bilbao has again has the whole world abuzz.
The Argentinian scored the game's first goal at 20th minute to give his team the lead. It is just one goal but the way he put it to the net was sensational as he cruised past up to six defenders with his ridiculous ball handling.
For some, that Lionel Messi goal was one of the most amazing in his career while others think it was the typical Messi magic. Overall, fans who saw the goal admired the Argentinian football superstar even more.
His teammate Xavi has a different choice of word though. For the veteran Barcelona midfielder, the first 2015 Copa del Rey finals goal is "scandalous," adding that it gave the team more confidence heading into the UEFA Champions League finals with Juventus.
"We have absolute confidence right now," Xavi told the club's official website. "(It was) scandalous, awesome. I think it's one of the best goals he's ever scored."
Javier Mascherano, who is teammate with Lionel Messi in Barcelona and Argentina, thinks it is not only the beauty of the goal that makes it amazing, even its importance.
"Maybe that was one of Messi's best goals. Goals are also measured by the importance of the match and by the opponent. Leo worked his magic and that moved things in our favour."
Praises poured for Lionel Messi after his Copa del Rey goal. Neymar thinks that only validated his teammate as the best in the world.
"Leo is amazing," Neymar said after the game.
"He's a star, for me he is the best player in the world and it's an honour to be part of this team, with players of such high quality."
Lionel Messi has mustered more than 55 goals this season and can add more when they face Juventus next week. Another amazing goal, probably?
