“Lionel Messi and Pedro Rodriguez shared the limelight as Barcelona hit back from an early deficit against Atlante to progress through to the final of the Club World Cup and stay on track for a remarkable sixth trophy in 2009. Messi had been struggling with an ankle injury prior to the game and started among the replacements but his introduction in the 53rd minute paid immediate dividends as within 60 seconds he had put Barca 2-1 in front.” (ESPN)