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WATCH: Lionel Messi Bags His First La Liga Goal Of The Season In Superb Fashion

WATCH: Lionel Messi Bags His First La Liga Goal Of The Season In Superb Fashion

Typical Messi.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Lionel Messi opened his account in the 2016/2017 La Liga campaign in typical Messi-style.

Barcelona hosted Real Betis in the opening game of the new Spanish season, and are taking piss running riot.

The Argentine wizard received the ball from outside the box with a few touches he found himself in shooting range, unleashing a superb effort in the bottom corner.

New season. Same ol' Messi.

The goal restored Barca's lead as they've scored four more since. Eventually finishing 6-2 including a brace from Messi as well as a hat-trick from Luis Suarez.

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Topics: Barcelona, Lionel Messi