The first game for 'Captain Messi'

Thirteen years after his first game for Barcelona, Lionel Messi could finally lift a trophy as club captain.

On Sunday night, the Argentine makes his debut with the armband following the departure of Andres Iniesta to Japanese football.

Despite having won all titles available to him with the Blaugrana, the Supercopa de Espana could be a special one for Messi, being his first since taking over from Iniesta.

In addition, a victory against Sevilla could have other consequences for 'La Pulga.'

If Barcelona do pick up the win against their LaLiga rivals, then Messi would become the man with the most trophies won in the history of the club.

At present, he is tied at the top of the list with Iniesta on 32 but could move out in front alone at the top.

The chance to make history aside, if there is a team that makes Messi smile more than any other when he knows he is going to face them, then it is Sevilla.

He has scored more goals against them than any other side, with 31 goals in 33 games being a record that will give the opposition's players cause for concern in Tangier.

Although the Argentine only joined pre-season halfway through, he is expected to feature in Sunday's game.

Ernesto Valverde is confident that a lack of game time during the summer will not be an impediment for his top scorer to play a part.