"I hope that Messi recovers to his best form again"

"I know Messi very well, I hope that he recovers to his best form. I know how difficult it is to face him, we know his qualities," Zanetti said about Leo. Messi has been called up for Barca and, in turn, could even play.

A great game is expected at Camp Nou. "It is always an important game, between two teams with a big history and traditions", the ex-footballer stated, he also says that he doesn't see any favourites in the game despite the fact that both teams have started off in a similar way in the Champions League.

"We have had a good start, but the campaign is very long. There's still a lot to do. Favourites? There are no favourites in these types of games, playing at Camp Nou is always difficult but we have to have confidence in ourselves", he declared.

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