Lionel Messi scored four times as Barcelona belted Eibar 6-1 at the Camp Nou on Tuesday.
The 30-year-old now has 522 goals for Barca, including nine in five league matches this season. That includes two hat tricks.
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Paulinho and Denis Suarez also scored for Barca, which is yet to lose a point in La Liga play.
Messi scored a penalty to start the scoring, then started a combination play before scooting into the 18 to score low and left.
Watch the movement from the Argentine magician.
GOAL: "Leo Messi holds himself up better than a pole dancer." - @RayHudson #BarcaEibar pic.twitter.com/YcU4p0YPGV
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Messi added his second when he drew the defenders and keeper to play him straight-on, then used the outside of his boot to flick a deft finish home.
GOAL: 5️⃣ @FCBarcelona display an utter disregard for chill, and Leo Messi has his hat-trick! 🚫❄️🎩#BarcaEibar pic.twitter.com/5H3DBBPqt5
— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) September 19, 2017
He’d later dash to the doorstep to complete the 6-1 scoreline.
And how often do we see this? Messi starting and finishing a combination. When you’re an elite player who also thirsts for goals every minute on the pitch, you’ll score a few.
GOAL: Why stop at 3 when you can have 4️⃣?! A hat-trick wasn't enough for Leo Messi. #BarcaEibar pic.twitter.com/BMrymIRP3u
— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) September 19, 2017
