FC Barcelona talisman, Lionel Messi has once again delivered a world-class performance to keep Barca Laliga title hope alive in a thrilling 3-2 victory away to Valencia at the Mestalla.
The Brace scored by the six-time Ballon d’Or winner and a goal from the inform French forward, Antione Griezmann was enough to handed the Catalans a needed victory.
The Catalonian giant, having experienced a shock defeat at home to Granada on Thursday, headed to Valencia to secured their first victory since 2016 at the Mestalla Stadium.
All the goals came in the second half, and Barça needed to come from behind and hold on to the lead to pick up three crucial points against a tough Valencia side.
The brace scored by the Argentine has now saw him taken his goal scoring tally this season to 28 in the league and 36 in all competitions. Also with his second goal of the night scored from the free kick, Messi has now equals Cristiano Ronaldo’s 56th free kick goals record.
