Lionel Messi returns to starting lineup for Roma match
Juan Medina / Reuters
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.
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