Lionel Messi's Ultimate XI sees fierce MSN attack with Suarez, Neymar recreated

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has played with some of best talents in football. Mirror has come out with an Ultimate XI side which includes players that he has made most appearances with during his illustrious career. list includes some of contemporary footballing legends, while also including some surprising names. Here's a look at Lionel Messi Ultimate XI. 

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Lionel Messi Ultimate XI includes Victor Valdes, Dani Alves

Goalkeeper Victor Valdes spent 12 seasons at Barcelona and played an important role in Catalan giants' Champions League triumphs in 2009 and 2011. He made a total of 150 appearances alongside Messi before departing for Manchester United. Messi's Ultimate XI includes Dani Alves at right-back. During his eight-season stay at Camp u, he was instrumental in Barcelona's three Champions League title victories, playing 349 games alongside Messi. 

Lionel Messi Ultimate XI: Pique, Maschera, Jordi Alba as ideal defenders

Lionel Messi's Ultimate XI includes Gerard Pique (471) and Maschera (413) as his ideal Barcelona centre-back partnership. exclusion of former Barcelona captain Carles Puyol raised some eyebrows. On or hand, Jordi Alba (289) is preferred left-back due to his long-term position at club, winning several accolades toger. 

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Lionel Messi Ultimate XI: Busquets, Xavi, Iniesta rule midfield

Lionel Messi's Ultimate XI includes midfield trio of Sergio Busquets with 512 appearances, Xavi with 399 appearances and Andres Iniesta (489). Xavi and Iniesta formed one of formidable midfield duos in footballing world. Meanwhile, Busquets played an important role in club's European as well as domestic triumphs, winning three Champions League titles along way. 

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Lionel Messi Ultimate XI: Neymar, Luis Suarez make it to Argentine's attack

Luis Suarez (245) makes it to list courtesy of his stunning goalscoring numbers for Catalan giants. Currently, in his sixth season with Barcelona, Luis Suarez has already scored 191 goals in 270 appearances. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star Neymar (161) has also been included in list. Messi, Suarez, Neymar attack (MSN) was considered as one of fiercest trios in world football, having won Champions League toger in 2015. Meanwhile, final forward to make it to Messi's XI is Chelsea winger Pedro who mand to make 270 appearances alongside six-time Ballon d'Or winner at Camp u. 

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