Barca bank on Messi winning gene

Barcelona are clear favourites to become world club champions at the third attempt and deny Libertadores Cup holders Estudiantes their second title and first since they beat Manchester United in 1968.

"He carries in his blood a competitive gene, to be the best, the settle matches," Guardiola said after Barcelona came from a goal down to beat Atlante of Mexico in the semi-final with Messi scoring the second goal two minutes after coming on as a substitute.

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