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FC Barcelona scored three important points in the La Liga title fight. Also thanks to Lionel Messi. The Argentine was the 4-1 match winner over Huesca – and set two records.
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Lionel Messi scored two goals against the bottom of the table in the Primera Division himself (13th, 90th), and another for Oscar Mingueza (53rd). Antoine Griezmann contributed the fourth goal (35th). For Huesca, Rafa Mir scored after a questionable penalty for the interim 2: 1 (45th +4).
Leo Messi draws level with Xavi
Leo Messi secured two records at the same time. With his 767th appearance for Barcelona, he drew level with record holder Xavi Hernandez. With the next game, Messi will have the sole record of Barça players with the most appearances.
Ex-midfield director Xavi had already announced before the game that it made him happy that his friend set his record. “It’s an honor to have the best player in the world and in history catch up with me,” said the playmaker legend.
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Messi overtakes Cristiano Ronaldo
La Pulga scored his league goals 20 and 21 against Huesca. This not only increased his lead over Luis Suarez (18 goals) in the scorers list, but also set a new record.
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The six-time world footballer has now scored at least 20 league goals in 13 seasons in a row. Messi leaves his long-term rival Cristiano Ronaldo behind him again. CR7 had recently scored their 20th goal of the season, hitting at least 20 times in 12 seasons in a row.
Barcelona are getting closer to Atletico
In addition to the individual records for Messi, Barcelona also celebrated the shortening of the deficit at Atletico Madrid on Monday. The league leaders had blundered against Getafe (0-0), Barça are now only four points behind the Colchoneros.
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