Lionel Messi gives set-piece masterclass as Barca crush Celta
Argentinian star nets his first hat-trick of the season
10 November 2019 - 20:53
Barcelona — Lionel Messi scored two exquisite free kicks as he netted his first hat-trick of the season in a 4-1 win over Celta Vigo at the Camp Nou on Saturday, which took Barcelona back to the top of La Liga after a difficult week.
Barca’s captain coolly converted a penalty to put the champions ahead in the 23rd minute but gave away a foul in a dangerous area, which led to Lucas Olaza levelling for Celta with an outstanding strike from a free kick in the 42nd...
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