This archive report was first published on 30 October 2019.
Lionel Messi's exceptional performance propelled Barcelona to the top of La Liga, with a 5-1 victory over Real Valladolid on October 30, 2019.
Barcelona's talisman, Messi, scored two goals and provided two assists, showcasing his incredible skills and cementing his status as one of the greatest players of all time.
Defender Clement Lenglet opened the scoring for Barcelona, but Valladolid equalized against the run of play. However, Messi's brilliance took over the game, as he scored his 50th career freekick and provided assists for Arturo Vidal and Luis Suarez.
Michel Herrero, a Valladolid attacker, praised Messi's performance, saying, 'There were wonders coming out of his foot, you can only applaud and enjoy it,' as quoted by the BBC.
