Leo Messi is in fine shape, with his muscles perfectly toned, full of energy to take on a new challenge!

Leo Messi has returned for duty after his holidays in fine shape, with his muscles perfectly toned, full of energy to take on the challenge of going for the six-titles-in-a-row challenge.

The Argentine took his medical five days ahead of schedule, as did Mascherano, and the results were cause for optimism among Luis Enrique and his assistants.

"He's built like a bull", was the conclusion at the Sant Joan Despi training complex when looking at the figures.

Messi will in all likelihood start in the European Super Cup game on 11th August. A far cry from the pint-sized goal-machine is his teammate Neymar, who has clearly had a ball during his 38-day break and has the out of shape body to prove it.