Lionel Messi struck twice for Barcelona as the title-winners were held to a 2-2 draw at Eibar in their final league game of the season. Eibar took the lead against the LaLiga champions through Marc Cucurella, before Messi fired back with two goals in two minutes to put Barcelona ahead. In a game with plenty of chances, Eibar equalised on the stroke of half-time as Pablo De Blasis’ incredible volley ensured the points were shared. The game started openly, with both sides having shots saved in the opening five minutes at the Ipurua Municipal Stadium. Cucurella almost struck a winner for Eibar in the 80th minute but his effort from inside the box went just wide.

Source: Irish Examiner May 19, 2019 16:41 UTC