There was a period during the game against Alaves where the visitors could’ve quite conceivably got back into the game, and that shouldn’t be forgotten despite the eventual comfortable victory.
At 2-1, the next goal was crucial and Asier Garitano’s side were a whisker away from getting it. Close but no cigar.
A Lionel Messi special took the wind out of their sails just at the right time, with a fortuitous Luis Suarez penalty sealing the win.
Leo #Messi has scored at least 5ufe0fu20e30ufe0fu20e3 goals (club & country) in 9 of the last 10 calendar years!