Despite Cristiano Ronaldo leading Real Madrid to their first La Liga trophy since 2012 in the recent campaign, FC Barcelona’s star Lionel Messi beat him to Marca’s La Liga best player honor.
The Argentine was granted his reward by the announcement on Monday night in the city of Barcelona, where he also got the Alfredo di Stefano Trophy. beats
Despite the Catalan club losing their La Liga crown to severe competitors Los Blancos in the 2016/17 season, Messi was majestic during the campaign.
Los #PremiosMARCA2017, Yeray, el Clásico, Villar… Así nos llegan #LasPortadas del día https://t.co/9RShwmChik #FelizMartes pic.twitter.com/u1yYwjzdd6
— MARCA (@marca) December 19, 2017
The 30-year-old netted 37 goals and generated a further 12 assists in just 34 matches for his club last season, while Ronaldo scored the back of the net on just 25 opportunities and fixed up an additional six goals.
Messi, who has taken his form into this season, is fascinated with Marca’s honor after gaining the honor. According to a statement, he said:
I already have several. Before the trophy was different, bigger and heavier. I’m happy to receive it again and I want to thank MARCA for this recognition.
Other award winners:
Jan Oblak – the Zamora award
Iago Aspas – the Zarra award
Mendilibar and Garitano – The Miguel Munoz Prize.
Martinez Munuera – Guruceta award
Andres Iniesta – Spain’s MVP
Atletico Nacional was granted the Jarque / Puerta trophy for giving the trophy of the Copa Sudamericana to Chapecoense after the air disaster.
