5: Lionel Messi. It is impossible.". Messi refuses to be beaten, however, and has scored in the last four minutes of encounters on three separate occasions. He was born on 07-01-1993 and he is now 30 years old. Oblak insists Messi is the best player in the world,having scored many goals against him. Diego Simeones men will face city rivals Real Madrid in Sundays final. Argentina also won the 2021 Copa. Maybe you are thinking it is not dangerous. Lionel Messi has heaped praise on Atletico Madrid shotstopper Jan Oblak, hailing him as "one of the best goalkeepers in the world" while admitting he relishes the challenge of trying to best him. "It is strange. The Spanish Super Cup sparked into life in the second half following a goalless 45 minutes at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium in Saudi Arabia. Of course, he has been aided by playing behind one of the sturdiest back-lines in world football, but time and time again, Oblak has proven himself to be world-class with acts of phenomenal goalkeeping. Lionel Messi 's has the following offensive skills. During a recent interaction with Sky Sports, Oblak was asked about his thoughts on facing Messi and that one reason which makes him stand out from other opponents. Who is better in defense: Lionel Messi or Jan Oblak? Lionel Messi responds to Jan Oblak after the Atletico Madrid goalkeeper explained exclusively to Sky Sports what makes the Barcelona star such a formidable foe in front of goal, after breaking Pele's single club record with his 644th goal for Barcelona. Sometimes it feels like he has just passed the ball into the goal, it is not even a shot.". not including shootouts. 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When it comes to Messi, you can never predict anything. Pep Guardiola hails Phil Foden's 'special ability' after spectacular solo goal helped secure victory over Eddie Howe revealsFabian Schar was left out of Newcastle's defeat to Man City due to his concussion Brighton 4-0 West Ham: Alexis Mac Allister, Joel Veltman, Kaoru Mitoma and Danny Welbeck on target as Jose Mourinho WILL be in the dugout for Roma's clash vs Juventus as the Sports Court of Appeal overturns his FIFA and FA chiefs reveal they are confident of avoiding another armband controversy at the Women's World Rio Ferdinand calls for Jude Bellingham to choose Manchester United over Liverpool this summer as he Lionel Messi scored a record-breaking 644th goal for Barcelona on Tuesday. All eyes will be on Alisson Becker and Jan Oblak when their teams lock horns in the Champions League round of 16. A statement from Budweiser said: '644 goals, 644 personalised beers, 160 goalkeepers. Do not sell or share my personal information. We have great battles over the years! - Jose has become a laughing stock, Arsenal's plans to avoid bottling the title. Updated Feb 26, 9:49 PM PST. The Uruguayan almost dragged the Reds to Premier League title success in 2013/14, scoring 31 non . In the 40th minute, the Argentinian set off on one of his menacing runs, drifting past seven Atletico Madrid players before working space for a shot on the edge of the penalty area. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Cheers! It is the first time Atletico Madrid have beaten Barcelona in a domestic match since 2010. You need to be 100 per cent concentrated.. Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak (pictured) has conceded 11 goals against Messi, 'But he is a great player, an amazing player, the best player. Slovenia stopper Oblak was ever-present for Atletico. What an unbelievable player. Written By Minaam Ansari Atletico Madrid shot-stopper Jan Oblak is arguably regarded among the best players in his position in the world. Jan Oblak will be in goal for the former La Liga winners. Lionel Messi or Jan Oblak? 'He has to continue': Cristian Romero insists Lionel Messi CAN play for Argentina at the next World Cup in 2026 even though the PSG star will be 39 by the end of the tournament! That is the problem of Messi for goalkeepers, Oblak continued, on the topic of anticipation. Sometimes, when the defence has been breached and all else has failed, the shot is inevitable. He does not show it but he is always looking. Beyond that, it felt like Real Madrid paid a hefty price for the middle leg of their huge trifecta, which sees them away to Liverpool last week, in the derby on Saturday and with a Copa del Rey clasico on Thursday. 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And Oblak has now spoken of his experience of guarding the post against the Argentine legend. It leaves Real Madrid with the opportunity to go level on points with Atleti instead, although they will have to beat fourth-placed Sevilla on Sunday to do so. "Many times, this is a problem against him. Messis presence always brings possibilities with it, even in what has been a thoroughly underwhelming campaign for Ronald Koemans side. He has 0 goals and a total of 0 shots on goals. He has 11 goals and a total of 40 shots on goals. At the age of 33, those questions are likely to form a constant backdrop now. "Most of the time, you must accept it is going to depend on him.". Enter your predictions for free and you could become a millionaire! Lionel Messi has responded to Jan Oblak's admiration for him - exclusive to Sky Sports - with some high praise of his own. If you go left, he will shoot right. Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga (pictured) conceded twice against Messi for Athletic Bilbao, Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas (middle) has conceded 17 goals against Messi (right). . Lionel Messi leads former teammate Luis Suarez by a pair after his double in a 3-0 win. < Atletico Madrid shot-stopper Jan Oblak sums up experience of playing against Messi, Ronaldo, Lewandowski score 91 goals combined in 2020, same as Messi alone in 2012, Lionel Messi collects 7th Pichichi Award; says winning LaLiga crown remains 'priority'. Oblak conceded 7 goals in the last 4 games from 9 SoTG, which on paper, not great, but if you actually watch the games, its not merely his fault. Yassine Bounou has the following offensive skills. But, in one-on-one situations, the most important thing is to wait until the last second. This happened to us last season. One man who has forced him to pick the ball out the back of the net plenty, ten times in fact, is Lionel Messi although, the vast majority of goalkeepers who have ever faced the Argentine will say the same. Oblak returns time and again to this issue of unpredictability and with good reason. Just when the job is almost done, it isn't. BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona's Argentina forward Lionel Messi scored his 700th career goal by converting a second-half penalty against Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou in La Liga on Tuesday. Buffon said: '@budfootball thanks for the beers. Messi broke Pele's record of goals for a single club with his 644th Barcelona strike on Tuesday Credit: AFP OR LICENSORS And Budweiser marked the occasion by gifting bottles to the goalies who.