Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has handed rivals Real Madrid some high praise, claiming that they have the best players in the world position for position.
The crafty Argentinian notes that, while Barca are similarly built, Madrid can win games even if they're playing badly, something typified by their run to the Champions League final despite being seemingly outclassed by most of their opposition.
"Position by position, Madrid have the best players in the world," Messi said in an interview with TyC Sports. "[Barca] do as well, but Madrid have something that only they have.