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Messi joins Sancho and Werner in the record books after masterclass against Betis

Lionel Messi set up both of Barcelona’s first half goals in a thrilling opening period of their game against Real Betis, becoming just the second player to reach double figures in goals and assists in Europe’s top five leagues this season.

His third assist in the 3-2 victory saw him become just the second player, after RB Leipzig's Timo Werner, to have recorded a hat-trick and a trio of assists in a game this season.

Messi now has 14 goals and 11 assists for the Blaugrana this year, with the only other player in double figures in both categories being Borussia Dortmund phenom Jadon Sancho.