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La Liga | Gameweek 7
Oct 24, 2020 at 3pm UK
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Rivaldo calls on Lionel Messi to prove Barcelona commitment in El Clasico

Rivaldo calls on Messi to prove commitment in El Clasico
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Club legend Rivaldo feels that Lionel Messi has a chance to prove his commitment to Barcelona by producing a match-winning display against Real Madrid in El Clasico.

Barcelona legend Rivaldo has called on Lionel Messi to "raise his game" in Saturday's El Clasico fixture with Real Madrid.

After failing to secure an exit from Camp Nou during the summer transfer window, Messi has contributed just two goals and one assist during his opening five appearances of the season.

However, ahead of their highly-anticipated showdown with Los Blancos, Rivaldo feels that the 33-year-old has an opportunity to prove his commitment to the Catalan giants.

Speaking to Betfair, the Brazilian said: "El Clasico on Saturday is the perfect opportunity for Lionel Messi to prove he is still committed to Barcelona.

"He had a tough summer, and has not started the season brilliantly, but this is the perfect match to raise his game and prove that he's still an exceptional player. A match-winning display against Madrid would boost his confidence for the remainder of the season."

Barcelona head into the game sitting in 10th position in the La Liga standings, three points behind Real with a game in hand.

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1Barcelona12110140112933
2Real Madrid1173121111024
3Atletico MadridAtletico126511871123
4Villarreal116322019121
5Osasuna126331716121
6Athletic Bilbao125431812619
7Real BetisBetis125431210219
8Mallorca12534109118
9Rayo Vallecano114431210216
10Celta Vigo125161820-216
11Real Sociedad124351010015
12GironaGirona124351517-215
13Sevilla124351217-515
14AlavesAlaves124171419-513
15Leganes122551216-411
16Getafe12174810-210
17Espanyol123181122-1110
18Las PalmasLas Palmas122371321-89
19Real ValladolidValladolid12228924-158
20Valencia11146817-97


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