Lionel Messi returned to action last night and his inspired performance helped Barcelona to a 4-0 win against Mallorca.
Quique Setien's side marked La Liga's restart with the convincing win and it was Messi who absolutely ran the show.
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The 32-year-old provided two assists and got on the score sheet himself at the Estadio de Son Moix.
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With no beard and longer hair, it was a throwback look for Messi as he terrorised Mallorca's defense like it was 2015 all over again.
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Fans were worried that Messi would miss the game after suffering an injury last week, but the six time Ballon d'Or winner was on a mission to return in style.
Barcelona opened the scoring inside two minutes through an Arturo Vidal header.
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The Catalan giants then doubled their lead through Martin Braithwaite's first goal for the club eight minutes before half-time.
Jordi Alba netted Barca's third in the second half before Messi added a fourth late into injury time.
Following the game, Barca boss Setien explained he was very satisfied with his team's performance.
"The feelings are good. There are always things that you want to improve, but I am satisfied with the game we have made," he told reporters per Goal.
"We have had an effectiveness...but we were fine with the ball. We have had a break, but I am very satisfied.
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"To be the first game without playing, we could be accused of a lack of rhythm, but I think it is a good start to face this sprint that we have 10 games left. I have good feelings in general."
Barcelona are now five points ahead of Real Madrid at the top of the table, who resume their campaign this evening against Eibar.
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