Lionel Messi returns to starting lineup for Roma match

He's back. This time, from the beginning.

Barcelona star Lionel Messi - who made his triumphant return to the lineup in the weekend blowout of Real Madrid, coming on as a substitute - will take his rightful place in the starting lineup for today's Champions League contest against Roma.

Messi, who missed eight weeks after suffering a torn knee ligament in late September, will assume his customary role alongside Luis Suarez and Neymar as part of the Blaugrana's frightening attacking trident.