Lionel Messi is hands down the best player in Spain– and beyond — and his 31 league goals have Barcelona on course to defend its domestic crown. With Aspas scoring 10 goals through the first 17 rounds this season, Celta had lost just six times. “It is clear that (Aspas) is an important player, he is our best player,” Celta coach Fran Escriba said. His 22 league goals last season earned him a spot on Spain’s World Cup squad. If Celta avoids relegation this season, its supporters can point to Aspas’ performance against one of its direct rivals.

Source: National Post April 01, 2019 05:03 UTC