Messi nets two in record-equalling 505th La Liga match, Atletico wins
Twice a pack of Alavés defenders thought they had Lionel Messi under control. Messi scored two screamers in his record-equaling 505th Spanish league appearance for Barcelona to help it stay in touch with leader Atlético Madrid on Saturday. Forward Francisco Trincão also scored twice in Barcelona’s win before it hosts Paris Saint-Germain in its highly anticipated Champions League clash on Tuesday. READ: Barcelona coach Koeman disappointed with Sevilla defeat “The game comes at a good time,” coach Ronald Koeman said. READ: PSG's Neymar to miss Barcelona tie with groin injury Messi took his first goal just before halftime when he cut back from the right flank and unleashed a powerful shot between two defenders that ricocheted in off the bottom of the upright.


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