The Argentinian led the Catalans to their first trophy of the Spanish domestic season.

The captaincy post at Barcelona vacated by Andres Iniesta has been filled perfectly with Lionel Messi firing the Blaugrana to their first silverware this season. The 31-year-old forward, despite his inability to get on the scoresheet in the Spanish Super Cup clash with Sevilla, was instrumental throughout the proceeding.

Goals by Gerard Pique and Ousmane Dembele ensured that he lifted his first-ever trophy as the main captain of Barcelona. A new club record was set in the process with Lionel Messi taking his total trophy count to 33, making him the most decorated player in the history of Barcelona.

His trophy breakdown is as follows:

• La Liga: Nine (9)

• Copa del Rey: Six (6)

• Spanish Super Cup: Eight (8)

• UEFA Champions League: Four (4)

• European Super Cup: Three (3)

• FIFA Club World Cup: (3)

Prior to Sunday's encounter at the Stade Ibn Batouta in Tangier, Morocco, Lionel Messi jointly held the record with the former captain of Barcelona, Andres Iniesta.