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Messi set to equal Barcelona's appearance record

Football

By Reuters | Mar 15, 2021

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**If he plays against Huesca, the Argentine will equal Xavi as the player with the most games in FC Barcelona history (767)** [photo courtesy]

Lionel Messi is primed to equal Xavi Hernandez's record as Barcelona's highest all-time appearance maker in Monday's La Liga match at home to Huesca, completing a triple crown of the most prestigious records with the Catalan club.

Messi will join former midfielder Xavi on 767 matches in all competitions should he take the field against Huesca at the Camp Nou and then move clear as Barca's record appearance maker when his side visit Real Sociedad next Sunday.

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