Lionel Messi is back.
After coming off the bench in Barcelona’s 4-0 win over Real Madrid in El Clasico this weekend, Messi made his first start today since suffering a knee injury in September.
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Playing against Roma in the Champions League, Barcelona jumped out to a 2-0 lead within 20 minutes, and it is clear Messi is back in form.
After Luis Suarez opened the scoring, Messi doubled Barca’s lead with a brilliant team goal, started with a string of one-touch passes before a delicate chip over the keeper from the Argentinian.
GOAL, Barcelona! Messi defly chips the keeper, and doubles the lead for the hosts. 2-0. @HeinekenSoccer #UCL https://t.co/QAaXeBRZAj
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) November 24, 2015
27 - There were 27 passes ahead of Lionel Messi's goal vs AS Roma, a season-high in the Champions League. Smooth. pic.twitter.com/gi2PFIaVJ0
— OptaJohan (@OptaJohan) November 24, 2015
To everyone facing Barcelona in the near future, beware.
