Rijkaard praises 'special' Messi

Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard hailed Lionel Messi as his side’s saviour after the Argentinian youngster’s brilliant hat-trick denied Real Madrid a memorable victory at the Nou Camp on Saturday night.

Madrid took the lead three times in the match, but on each occasion Barcelona replied with a goal from Messi – including an equaliser right at the death that earned the hosts a 3-3 draw.