The boys have done it again. With the El Classico lurking ahead, Barcelona has proved why they are the current World champions in club football. Arsenal came into Nou Camp hoping for a victory, or at least a draw with 2 away goals. But that was not destined to be. Even for Arsenal's standards, it was way too much to ask for from the European club champions. The final scoreline was drafted as Messi 4, Arsenal 1.

It was sheer class of the Argentine prodigy which resulted in such a scoreline. As a finisher, Messi has outclassed one of the best who ever played. Right from Arsene Wenger, commentators to the neutral sports enthusiasts, there was this unanimous decision: Barcelona was THE BEST in Europe and there is no shame accepting defeat against them. Call it fair play, call it the grace, the skills, the technique or the causes they support...Barca is the most brightest club in Europe. Match started without Puyol and Pique from the Blaugranas and several other stars from the Gunners including Fabregas. Even Ibra and Henry was not in the starting line up. But there was this little man in the red and blue stripes with a golden number 10 on his shirt, who turned the heat on the 1-0 lead taker Arsenal. He scored 4 times with the obvious support from his fellowmen, each one a gem! The last one he scored almost standing, the Arsenal defence had completely lost it.

This game was one to be remembered: this showed why you don't take Messi lightly, this showed why he was called and I quote "..the best of his generation.."

He is the apple of the eyes of fans like us, may he don the red and blue stripes with the magical number 10 forever! It would cost more than just teardrops and heartbreak when that does not happen.

Lionel Messi, salute to you!