Lionel Messi netted yet another brilliant hat-trick as Barcelona continued their seemingly unstoppable march towards the LaLiga title with a comprehensive 4-1 win over Real Betis.
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5 famous continental clashes between Manchester United and Barcelona
Manchester United have been handed a testing Champions League quarter-final draw against Barcelona.
He had a magical night: Messi hails Ronaldo’s Champions League hat-trick
Lionel Messi saluted Cristiano Ronaldo’s efforts from the previous night after producing a superb display of his own in Barcelona’s thrashing of Lyon on Wednesday.
Messi magic helps Barcelona reach quarter-finals
Lionel Messi scored two goals and set up two more as Barcelona moved into the Champions League quarter-finals with a 5-1 win over Lyon at the Nou Camp.
Premier League clubs match Champions League record
Liverpool have joined Manchester United, Tottenham and Manchester City in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, meaning English clubs have matched their own record in the competition.
Over to you Liverpool – Premier League clubs could match Champions League record
Manchester City have joined Manchester United and Tottenham in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, meaning victory for Liverpool on Wednesday night would see English clubs match their own record in the competition.
Premier League clubs have chance to match Champions League record
Manchester City and Liverpool have the chance this week to help English clubs match their own Champions League record.
5 things we learned from Barcelona’s El Clasico win over Real Madrid
LaLiga leaders Barcelona cemented their dominance over rivals Real Madrid with a hard-earned 1-0 win on Saturday night.
5 talking points ahead of the week’s second El Clasico clash
LaLiga leaders Barcelona have a nine-point lead over Real Madrid heading into Saturday’s El Clasico at the Bernabeu.
Messi puts team success first after notching 50th career hat-trick
Lionel Messi typically played down his latest hat-trick heroics after the 50th treble of his career helped Barcelona twice come from behind to beat Sevilla 4-2.
Magical Messi and his hat-trick heroics
Lionel Messi added another statistical landmark to his collection with the 50th hat-trick of his career in Barcelona’s 4-2 LaLiga win over Sevilla.
Mercurial Messi scores his 50th treble as Barcelona cement LaLiga top spot
Lionel Messi scored the 50th hat-trick of his career as Barcelona twice came from behind to defeat Sevilla 4-2 in LaLiga.
Lyon add to Barca’s frustration
Barcelona’s low-scoring run continued as they were held to a 0-0 draw away to Lyon in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie.
Messi penalty guides Barcelona past Real Valladolid
Barcelona marked the signing of a new contact for coach Ernesto Valverde with a 1-0 win over relegation-battlers Real Valladolid to strengthen their grip at the top of LaLiga.
Ter Stegen saves lacklustre Barcelona during goalless draw at Athletic Bilbao
Marc-Andre Ter Stegen produced two fine saves to deny Athletic Bilbao victory as a lacklustre Barcelona were held to a goalless draw at the Estadio San Mames.
Messi set to start for Barcelona
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde will have star striker Lionel Messi back for Barcelona’s trip to Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.
Lionel Messi scores twice as Barcelona are held by Valencia
Lionel Messi’s two goals salvaged a point for Barcelona but for once the Argentinian could not conjure up a victory as they were held to a 2-2 draw at home to Valencia.
Barcelona bounce back to beat Sevilla and secure semi-final spot
Goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen came to Barcelona’s rescue as they overturned a two-goal first-leg deficit to thrash Sevilla and book their place in the Copa del Rey semi-finals.
Lionel Messi set for Barcelona return
Lionel Messi returns for Barcelona’s trip to Girona after being rested for the midweek Copa del Rey loss to Sevilla, with coach Ernesto Valverde admitting the league takes priority.
Cardiff chief calls for Sala search to resume
Cardiff have joined Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona in calling for the search to be resumed for the plane carrying their missing striker Emiliano Sala.