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Lionel Messi was incredible, says boss Ernesto Valverde

Barcelona boss Valverde hails Messi as Argentine marks his 700th appearance for Spanish giants by scoring his 613th goal in 3-1 victory over Dortmund

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Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates his goal against Borussia Dortmund with teammate Antoine Griezmann during their UEFA Champions League match at Camp Nou on Wednesday. Pic/Getty Images

Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates his goal against Borussia Dortmund with teammate Antoine Griezmann during their UEFA Champions League match at Camp Nou on Wednesday. Pic/Getty Images

Barcelona: Lionel Messi marked his 700th game for Barcelona by scoring his 613th goal on Wednesday as the Catalans beat Borussia Dortmund 3-1 to go through as group winners to the Champions League Last 16. Messi celebrated his anniversary in style by putting Barca two up before half-time, between laying on a pair of assists for Luis Suarez and Antoine Griezmann in a comfortable victory at Camp Nou.

"He was incredible," said Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde. "It's all about what he does and when he does it. It was a performance to put us through."

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