Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has said "of course" his team have a dependence on star forward Lionel Messi following their remarkable 4-4 draw with Villarreal on Tuesday in La Liga.
Messi begun the match on the bench and didn't appear likely to be used, as Barcelona coasted into an early 2-0 lead. However, an incredible fightback from Villarreal left the strugglers 4-2 in front against the Blaugrana.
Messi was called upon in the second period and in the 90th minute struck a free-kick to give his team an outside chance of sneaking a draw. Luis Suarez then netted a stunning left-footed shot to equalise for Barcelona with the final kick of the game.