This archive report was first published on 10 November 2019.
Lionel Messi's exceptional performance helped Barcelona bounce back from a disappointing week, securing a 3-1 victory over Celta Vigo in La Liga on November 9, 2019.
The match came after Barcelona's shock loss to Levante on November 2 and a disappointing outing against Slavia Praha in the Champions League.
With all eyes on the La Liga's all-time goal scorer, Messi did not disappoint, scoring a hat-trick that included a penalty and two sublime freekicks.
Barcelona's win marked a much-needed boost for the team, and Messi's performance cemented his status as one of the greatest players of all time.