Topics: La Liga, FC Barcelona, Granada, Lionel Messi
The Argentinean ace scored five goals in the team's two games of the week, leaving no doubt about his full recovery from that injury.

It was just another day at the office for Lionel Messi, as the South American striker scored his 25th hat trick in La Liga games. Barcelona keeps the upper hand in the Spanish title race, as they have a game in hand due to their participation in the Club World Cup. Luis Enrique's crew could go to sleep as La Liga's leaders if Atletico can't win their game.

Back to Messi, the Argentine ace scored a brace in just five minutes. The first shot on goal by Barcelona ended in the back of Granada's net, and Messi made it happen after a fine assist by Arda Turan.

Five minutes later, the MSN in full effect provided their supporters another thrill.

Messi's last goal of the evening was not as classy as fans could expect, but it clearly showed why he is considered among the best ever. Literally, he is one step ahead of almost every defender in the world.

Here's what fans and experts had to say about the Argentinean's performance today.

"Luis Suárez has dished out 26 assists as a Barcelona player. 23 of those have been scored by Messi (11) and Neymar(12)"