Xavi Hernandez says former team-mate Lionel Messi is the "best player in history" following his stunning hat-trick against Real Betis on Sunday.
Messi inspired Barcelona to a 4-1 win at the Benito Villamarin Stadium, earning an ovation from the Betis fans in the process.
Per Sky Sports on Monday, Xavi said of Messi:
"Every day he is a better player. He is unbelievable. In my opinion he is the best player in history, not just in this moment, in history.
"What he is doing is incredible.