The incomparable Messi again rescued Barca and earned three points for them. He scored both the goals for Barca and now has 41 goals from 38 matches this season. He was not given much freedom by the Espanyol defenders throughout the match, but he kept making his mark with his deft touches, clever passes, and accurate shots.
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Messi himself earned the free-kick in the 69th minute and scored from it as well. Sanchez failed to clear his innocuous goal-bound chip, and the ball went past the diving goalkeeper to give Barca the much-needed opening goal. Messi again scored in the 89th minute to increase the deficit and ensure yet another win for the Catalan giants.
Barca have a very good team overall but continue to depend on the talismanic Argentine to grind out wins against lowly oppositions. Messi has been sublime this season and remains the favorite to win the European Golden Shoe again.
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Subhadeep Roy
Subhadeep, an adept tennis journalist at Sportskeeda, has been writing about the sport for seven years. He is known for his exclusive match reviews and opinion pieces, utilizing his MBA degree to tackle them effectively with his problem-solving abilities.
Subhadeep lives and breathes tennis. He watches matches regularly and engages in social media platforms to stay on top of the latest happenings. As a writer, he brings the fan's perspective to his pieces, ensuring his readers enjoy an exceptional experience every time.
Growing up, he idolized Boris Becker, but he now firmly believes Novak Djokovic stands alone as the 'Greatest of all Time', especially considering the 24-time Grand Slam champion's incredible stats. One thing that still puzzles Subhadeep, however, is how Becker's Wimbledon tally might have reached five if not for Pete Sampras.
Speaking of the All England Club, the British Major holds a special place in his heart as he admires its blend of tradition and grass-court excellence. When not working for Sportskeeda, Subhadeep delves into the other "love of his life": football, and enjoys contributing his insights to different websites dedicated to the sport.
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