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Lionel Messi becomes first LaLiga player ever to score 20 and assist 20 or more goals in the same season with hand in Arturo Vidal's winner in Barcelona's victory at Valladolid

Lionel Messi added another record to his incredible career on Saturday as he became the first player in the history of La Liga to score 20 and assist 20 goals or more in the same season.

The club's all-time top scorer set up Arturo Vidal to ease Barca nerves as the reigning champions scored a 15th-minute opener to secure victory at Real Valladolid.

Former teammate Thierry Henry is the only other player to have reached the landmark in Europe's top five leagues in the 21st century, scoring 24 and assisting 20 for Arsenal in the 2002/03 Premier League season.