Barcelona cruised onto an easy victory over Real Mallorca at the Camp Nou tonight. Lionel Messi clinched a hat-trick to silence his critics.
Against Sevilla, the Argentine forward missed the glorious opportunity of stealing all 3 points for Barca through an injury time spot kick.
This time, Messi redeemed himself by successfully converting a 13th minute penalty goal. The occasion rose after Real Mallorca’s Nsue’s handled the ball in the box.
Lionel Messi doubled his tally 7 minutes later with a shot from 6 yards out. Cuenca and Adriano were involved in the buildup.
The visitors struggled to contain the number 10 playmaker. On the half hour mark, Messi completed his first-half hat-trick. Goalkeeper Aouate was left with absolutely no chance.
Cuenca widened Barcelona’s tally in the 50th minute as he scored his first ever goal for the Catalans. Pep Guardiola allowed Lionel Messi to play the full 90 minutes.
The Argentine benefited from his playing time. He provided an assist for Dani Alves who sealed Barcelona’s 5-0 victory.
This time, Messi redeemed himself by successfully converting a 13th minute penalty goal. The occasion rose after Real Mallorca’s Nsue’s handled the ball in the box.
Lionel Messi doubled his tally 7 minutes later with a shot from 6 yards out. Cuenca and Adriano were involved in the buildup.
The visitors struggled to contain the number 10 playmaker. On the half hour mark, Messi completed his first-half hat-trick. Goalkeeper Aouate was left with absolutely no chance.
Cuenca widened Barcelona’s tally in the 50th minute as he scored his first ever goal for the Catalans. Pep Guardiola allowed Lionel Messi to play the full 90 minutes.
The Argentine benefited from his playing time. He provided an assist for Dani Alves who sealed Barcelona’s 5-0 victory.
