Lionel Messi might have not started in the playing XI for Barcelona but the moment he came in the six-time Ballon d’Or winner created ripples the moment he stepped on to the field. The match was held at the Camp Nou and the He created a stunning assist for Antoine Griezmann and also scored a couple of goals for his side. Messi looked in sublime form and was keen to make an impact on the game. The first goal was converted from a penalty into a net at the 61st minute of the match and then at the 82nd minute of the game he scored a goal. This was Messi's first brace after coming off the bench since January 2014 vs Getafe in the Copa del Rey. Lionel Messi Rested for La Liga 2020-21 Match Against Real Betis, Check Barcelona's Starting XI.
The match began with Ousmane Dembele scoring the first goal for Barcelona and putting the team on 1-0. Antonio Sanabria was the one who put the team on 1-1. Griezmann scored a goal with an assist made by Messi. With a couple of goals by Messi, the team was on 4-2. Pedri drilled the final nail in the coffin by scoring a goal in the dying minutes of the match. Now, let's have a look at the video of the assist and the goal by Messi.
Penalty kick for Barcelona and a super goal.#BarçaBetis #BarcaRealBetispic.twitter.com/PoRlaesgW2
— Ahsan (@Ahsan7832) November 7, 2020
Goal by Messi
G⚽️L de Barcelona 💥
Messi marca el 4to rompiendole el arco a Bravo.
Barcelona 4 - 2 Betis#Laliga🇪🇸🏆pic.twitter.com/uC0nvGyupa
— El Forastero (@ElForastero1982) November 7, 2020
Messi came in for Ansu Fati at the 46th minute of the match. With this, Barcelona ends their four-match winless streak with a win against Real Betis. Barcelona is still on number 13 of the La Liga 2020-21 points table.
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