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Griezmann channels Messi and LeBron in Barcelona win

The French striker took inspiration from two sporting legends in a pivotal performance for the Catalans

In his first competitive match at Camp Nou as a Barcelona player, Antoine Griezmann stole the show as he scored twice in a 5-2 win over Real Betis.

After Nabil Fekir had given the visitors a shock lead, Barca's new French recruit stepped up, bagging goals either side of half-time to set the Catalans up for a routine victory.

Having struck his first goal from close range, Griezmann's second was a curling effort from the top of the box.