Watch: Lionel Messi's Unbelievable Record Breaking El Clasico Performance

Lionel Messi produced a virtuoso performance in the El Clasico. From scoring to creating, as he guided his side to a famous victory against their old rivals.

As always, it was billed as Ronaldo vs. Messi.

And it was the Barcelona icon who churned out a match-winning outing, which also included breaking a few records.

_{Messi in action for Barcelona. Image: PA}

Following Luis Suarez's goals to open proceedings, Messi added a second from the spot to surpass Gerd Muller for scoring the most goals (525) for one club in the top five European leagues.

He then embarrassed Marcelo to provide a goal for Aleix Vidal who made it three, wrapping up the points at the Bernabeu.

But feast your eyes on Messi's heroics who orchestrated Barcelona's victory. Time to gawk:

What a victory. What a performance. What a player.

Barcelona's commanding win extends their lead at the top, while opening up a 14 point gap over the defending champions.

Can anyone catch Messi and Co?

Topics: Football News, Barcelona, Lionel Messi, Real Madrid

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