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#3 Messi is the top-scorer as well as the top assist provider
No surprises here. Messi has done this time and time again. But this is a testament to his enduring legacy and incredible longevity. He is not only the top scorer in Europe's top five leagues with 19 strikes, but has also provided the joint-most assists with 10.
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Chelsea's Eden Hazard is the only other player who can hold a candle to that record. Even as Barcelona went through the motions in the league - they've already drawn four and lost twice in 20 games - the Argentinian thaumaturge has continued to shine brightly.
With yet another strike against Girona at the weekend, he's now extended his goalscoring streak in the league to seven consecutive games. And now with no Ronaldo to compete alongside, Messi, in all likelihood, should pick up his sixth Pichichi prize in May.
