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LIONEL MESSI has been hailed as a "genius" after reaching the 100-goal mark for Barcelona.
The Argentina ace, who is still only 22, achieved the landmark in just 188 games for the Catalan club.
And Barca president Joan Laporta said: "Being Messi, I'm not surprised. It's incredible but he is a genius. With his winning sprit we expect it.
"He is the leading figure of Barcelona and the FIFA World Player of the Year but he is a modest figure and he has not changed at all."
Barca moved five points clear at the top of the Spanish league after Real Madrid's unexpected defeat to Atletic Bilbao.
But Laporta warned: "It's not a big enough advantage for us to get excited.
"With five points you cannot think you have already won as it is less than two games advantage and it is possible for Real to overtake us.
"We must continue to be alert, sharp and keep a winning mentality as Real will keep fighting until the very end."
The Argentina ace, who is still only 22, achieved the landmark in just 188 games for the Catalan club.
And Barca president Joan Laporta said: "Being Messi, I'm not surprised. It's incredible but he is a genius. With his winning sprit we expect it.
"He is the leading figure of Barcelona and the FIFA World Player of the Year but he is a modest figure and he has not changed at all."
Barca moved five points clear at the top of the Spanish league after Real Madrid's unexpected defeat to Atletic Bilbao.
But Laporta warned: "It's not a big enough advantage for us to get excited.
"With five points you cannot think you have already won as it is less than two games advantage and it is possible for Real to overtake us.
"We must continue to be alert, sharp and keep a winning mentality as Real will keep fighting until the very end."