Barcelona is managing Messi’s time ahead of the Champions League semifinals vs. Liverpool.
The 31-year-old Argentine has been the key to Barcelona’s success ever since he made his debut, but more and more this season he has been rested.
A few days ago, Messi won the Spanish league trophy for the 10th time in his 15 seasons with the Catalan club. He scored the decisive goal — yet another one — that allowed the team to clinch its eighth league title in 11 seasons. Barcelona knows it will need the best of Messi when it plays Liverpool at the Camp Nou, so the team has worked as hard as ever to manage his playing time and make sure he will be in top form at the Camp Nou.
Messi also didn’t start in the previous league match, against Alaves, entering the game with about 30 minutes left to help the team hold on to a 2-0 win.
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