The Argentinian superstar makes the spectacular appear normal almost every week but fans were still left shocked as he thundered a volley to equalise for Barca who had gone behind to Jesus Navas’ opener on 22 minutes. But just four minutes later, Ivan Rakitic picked Messi out with a pin-point cross from the left and the five-time Ballon d’Or winner swivelled from 16 yards out before unleashing his effort into the top corner. Less than 20 minutes after his sensational strike, Messi and Barca were behind once more after Gabriel Mercado finished from close range. Messi had the last laugh, though, as he added two more to complete his 50th career hat-trick before Luis Suarez wrapped up a 4-2 victory. But it was the volley that caught the eye and some supporters suggested it might be among his best ever strikes.

Source: Express February 23, 2019 16:44 UTC