Barcelona coach Luis Enrique says he enjoys working with Lionel Messi.

Enrique started victory over Atletico Madrid on the weekend with Messi on the bench.

"Yes, easily. That's very easy [to say]," the Barcelona boss replied when asked by a reporter if Messi is the best player he has ever worked with.

"Messi is not just the best player in the world, but he is the best player in history, although I respect the opinions of others and try not to compare him with any other player."