Leo Messi led Barcelona to victory in the Rose Garden with a `hat-trick´ (1-4), after which said that "the important thing was to win" to improve the numbers at home, above his goals
Messi gave a display of football in the Rose Garden. Nothing but the end of the game highlighted the team. "The important thing was to win today, part of my goals. We have a great team like Malaga. Marquis. So happy for all," he told Canal +. "It`s not easy to play on the road. All games are tough, especially when playing outside. Luckily we had a great game which we define in the second part," he added.
Pep Guardiola rested key players such as Carles Puyol, Xavi and Cesc Fabregas, Messi played expected to recover quickly to face the classic butler on Wednesday against Real Madrid. "Obviously we are tired because all parties are demanding but we`re used to playing every three days. Hope to recover well and be in the best way to deal with a difficult game like the classic" he said.