Lionel Messi four-goal strike

Madrid: Lionel Messi put his arm around Ilaix Moriba, the 18-year-old born in the same year Messi made his Barcelona debut and who was now being given his own chance to play for the club's first team. Ilaix had just set up the opening goal against Alaves on Saturday when he was congratulated by his 33-year-old captain, whose task it is on Tuesday to lead this youthful Barca to an unfancied victory against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League last 16. From nurturing

Barcelona captain Lionel Messi's four-goal strike helped his side beat Eibar in the La Liga game on Saturday. Messi scored as early as in the 14th minute of the game to give Barca the lead in the game. He scored again on the 37, 40 and 87th minute to give his team a 4-0 lead. Arthur Melo scored in the 89th minute of the game again, much to the amusement of the Barca fans at Camp Nou. Barcelona ultimately won the game 5-0.