Ernesto Valverde Admits Having Lionel Messi Is 'Huge Advantage' After Forward's 50th Goal of 2019

​Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has confessed having Lionel Messi is a huge advantage, after the Argentine netted his 50th goal of the calendar year in Saturday's 4-1 win over Alavés. Messi bagged his side's third in what was a routine win for La Blaugrana, which meant that they will likely end 2019 as La Liga leaders. Speaking after the game (via ​Marca), Valverde was quick to praise the Ballon d'Or winner's impact on the team. "Having [​Messi] is a huge advantage. Leo appears at any... Via All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://www.90min.com/