Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona beat Elche to maneuver inside 5 factors of LaLiga leaders Atletico Madrid.
The Argentine famous person returned to the highest of the LaLiga scoring charts together with his double, going two away from his shut pal and former teammate Luis Suarez.
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Messi discovered the underside nook to open the scoring from Martin Braithwaite’s backheel after the break. The Man City-linked ahead then doubled the lead 20 minutes later, ending well after an exquisite solo run and move from Dutchman Frenkie de Jong.
Left-back Jordi Alba wrapped up the win on the Camp Nou shortly after when he transformed from Braithwaite’s header.
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Barcelona are third within the desk behind Atletico and Actual Madrid, albeit having performed a recreation greater than the leaders.
Sevilla may transfer again above them in the event that they win their recreation in hand.
