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Valverde hails 'amazing' Messi after Dortmund masterclass

Ernesto Valverde praised the "amazing" Lionel Messi after the star led Barcelona past Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Messi scored and provided two assists in his 700th game for Barcelona, who secured top spot in Group F thanks to a 3-1 victory at Camp Nou.

While Messi and Luis Suarez combined for the first two goals, the former then set up Antoine Griezmann in the second half.

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Valverde praised Messi, who broke a Champions League record by scoring against a 34th different opponent, for his performance.