Lionel Messi Scores Unbelievable Free-Kick Against Real Betis

Lionel Messi has opened the scoring at the Benito Villamarín Stadium in stunning, stunning fashion.

The Barcelona star curled in a free-kick, finding the top corner with a devilish left-footed strike. Time to gawk:

WHAT. A. GOAL!

Needless to say, Messi's superb free-kick versus Real Betis sent social media into overdrive. Here's some reaction from Twitter:

Barcelona will be seeking to capitalise on Atletico Madrid's slip-up as they lost 2-0 to Athletic Bilbao.

Topics: Football News, Football, Barcelona, Lionel Messi, La Liga

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