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Barcelona ran out 5-2 winners over Betis in the sides' LaLiga meeting. Leo Messi came on at half-time and netted the team's third and fourth goals.

 

Barcelona are in LaLiga action on Saturday as they welcome Betis ahead of the international break, in which Leo Messi will once again captain Argentina.

 

Following the conclusion of the first half of the group stage, Leo Messi tops the competition's standings for shots (17), key passes (13) and dribbles (18).

 

Leo Messi now has 150 European appearances to his name, with these outings coming in the Champions League (146) and the UEFA Super Cup (four). He has scored a total of 221 times across the two competitions, having netted 118 and three goals respectively.

 

Leo Messi broke the deadlock from the spot in the fifth minute as Barcelona overcame Dynamo Kiev in a 2-1 triumph.

 

Leo Messi took to social media to send Diego Maradona his best wishes: "Sending you all the strength in the world, Diego. My family and I want to see you fit and well as soon as possible. A heartfelt hug!"