The Argentine coach was left in awe as his compatriot broke Alfredo Di Stefano's Clasico goals record with a hat-trick in the 4-3 win over Real Madrid
Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino has run out of compliments for Lionel Messi after the Argentine's hat-trick against Real Madrid on Sunday.
The Argentine star struck three times, including two second-half penalties, to lead his side to a 4-3 Clasico win at Santiago Bernabeu.
With his first goal, which came just before half-time to level the contest at 2-2, Messi became the all-time leading goalscorer in Clasico matches, surpassing former Real striker Alfredo Di Stefano.
Martino admits he had run out of superlatives for Messi, telling reporters: "I can hardly talk about Leo but there's no need. It's compliment after compliment.
"Today he breaks another record. I hope he gives me the match ball!"
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