“I have never seen anything like Leo. Cristiano is special, has a different style and is more glamorous of the two, but the number one is Messi. After seeing Maradona I thought there would never be a better player, but then I saw Leo, Always finds space and takes on two or three players, showing a brutal level. It seems he has no limit!”

Sporting Gijon coach, Manuel Preciado speaks in awe of Barcelona superstar Leo Messi, when asked about who he preferred amongst Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo.