Lionel Messi has a habit of producing jaw-dropping moments on the football field and the game against Espanyol on Saturday was one of the matches. The Barcelona captain produced an unreal dribble against the cross-town rivals which left the fans stunned inside the stadium. Just after the hour-mark, Messi went on one of his traditional runs before producing a sumptuous pass to Luis Suarez whose shot was saved by Diego Lopez in the Espanyol goal. Messi was in good form but could not inspire the Catalan side to a victory as they were held to a 2-2 draw. La Liga 2019–20 Result: Barcelona Stunned As Espanyol Hold Spanish Champions to a 2–2 Draw.

When Lionel Messi decides to dribble there is nothing anyone can do to stop him and the Espanyol players were in the front seat to observe it. The Argentine received a pass from Sergi Roberto in his own half and then went on one of his trademark dribbles as he went past five opposition players before slipping a pass through for Luis Suarez. This would have been one of the best assists of Messi’s career if Suarez could have kept his composure and finished the chance. Barcelona were underwhelming in their performance as they were unable to get a win against their rivals. Luis Suarez and Arturo Vidal put Barca in front in the second half but Wu Lei equalized late in the game after Frenkie de Jong was sent off. Zlatan Ibrahimovic Launches Fresh Attack on Cristiano Ronaldo, Teases him With Lionel Messi Jibe.

Watch Lionel Messi's Dribble

Lionel Messi and Barcelona will next be in action against Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup on Thursday (January 9, 2020). The Catalan side will be eager to win this match as could be set up a possible El Clasico clash in the finals of the tournament if Real Madrid manages to get the better of Valencia in their game.

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