Sevilla coach Pablo Machin reacts to Messi's hat-trick

Sevilla coach Pablo Machin has reacted to Lionel Messi's hat-trick at the Sanchez Pizjuan on Saturday after the 4-2 defeat against Barcelona.

Messi inspired Barcelona to another victory despite Sevilla going ahead twice in the clash.

"We faced one of the best teams in the world and the best player in the world, who has got our number and seems to have taken a special liking to us," Machin commented after the game when facing the press.

It was a frustrating game for the coach, who saw his team begin the game superbly only to fade late on.

"In the end, the result is all that matters when, once again, we had a chance to win," he claimed.

"It's something to correct, I tell them that we have the chance to score a goal until the very last minute."