La Liga 2016/17: 6 instances of Messidependencia this season

Messi scored a late goal against Valencia to secure all three points

#2 Sevilla 1-2 Barcelona at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan

Messi scored one and assisted another goal

Trailing 1-0 against an inspired Sevilla side away from home, Barcelona needed something special to take something out of the game. Messi’s goal just before half time was the inspiration that was much needed for the Catalans.

The match was always going to be tough one for Barcelona, against a tactical and defensive coach like Jorge Sampaoli.

Messi triggered the comeback with a goal and then assisted Luis Suarez, who completed the comeback with a beautiful second half goal to help Barcelona with yet another three crucial points. Luis Enrique and his Barcelona was once again saved the Argentine magician.

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