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Barcelona Team Rumors, News: Lionel Messi in Top Condition in Season Opener, Neymar Jr. Looks Fit and Well

Barcelona is considered to be one of the best football clubs in the world with the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr., and Luis Suarez leading the pack.

During the last few seasons, however, it seems as if the club has fallen from its usual state of dominance with its ineffective passes and defense that put them under criticism. Their recently concluded match against Elche proved otherwise as the game ended with a 3-0 score in favor of Barcelona.

The match told a lot of things about the condition of their players especially, of Messi's. Going with the standard Messi has set for himself, his performance during the 2013-2014 season was poor compared to the other seasons.

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His World Cup performance also did little to prove that he was in his top shape, especially after Argentina's defeat against Germany in the World Cup finals. The match against Elche Monday was a different story that signalled a great start for the 2014-2015 season.

Messi scored two goals and finished the match with an 84-percent passing rate, an average for his career.

The Argentinian striker isn't the only player having a great start for the season. After the defeat of Elche on Monday's season opener, Neymar Jr., Ter Stegen, and Vermaelen made their return to the training grounds.

Neymar's return is great news after the back injury he suffered during the World Cup which almost crippled him had it been a worse injury. It is unclear when he will be put back on the starters but Neymar looks good to go and is ready to play again.

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