The 34-year-old has praised his team-mate for his
hunger for success and is adamant that his team-
mate is happy with life at Camp Nou By Stefan Coerts Nov 26, 2014 11:21:10 Barcelona midfielder Xavi has hailed Lionel Messi as a "beast" for his desire to
always try to achieve new
heights, likening him to
former Real Madrid star Raul. The Argentine attacker dethroned Raul as the all-time
top scorer in the Champions League on Tuesday with
his hat-trick in the 4-0 win over APOEL. Messi has now found the net 74 times in European
club football's elite competition and Xavi feels his
team-mate is an exemplary in the annals of history. "Messi is always in the right place. It is incredible to
have the best player ever in your team," the veteran
midfielder told AS. "Messi reminds me a bit of Raul with his ambition.
Raul was an example to follow and Messi has the
same attitude. He is never satisfied and always wants
more. "They are competitive beasts. The stats are proof of
this." Xavi then discussed his team-mate's future after the
Argentine's comments that he might leave Camp Nou,
stressing that the attacker is happy at Barca. "I have always seen Messi happy. He never talks
much and there's always a discussion when he does
talk. He said nothing out of the ordinary, though. "Leo is happy and satisfied at Barcelona. He's feeling
right at home and enjoying himself." Messi has already netted 17 goals in as many
appearances in all competitions so far this season