Lionel Messi Leads Barcelona to 5-2 Win Against Real Betis, Scores Brace & Creates Stunning Assist For Antoine Griezmann in La Liga 2020-21 Match (Watch Videos)

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 61^st minute of the match and then at the 82^nd 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.

Goal by Messi

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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