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More firsts for Lionel Messi as Barcelona star batters Betis

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We ran out of superlatives for Lionel Messi a long time ago, but the little genius was at it again on Sunday as Barcelona battered Real Betis 5-0.

Messi scored twice, assisted and at one point dribbled past so many Real Betis players that even the home fans started applauding.

He also did a couple of things for the first time ever - like assist for the fifth La Liga game in a row.

5 - Lionel Messi has assisted in five La Liga games in a row for the first time in his career (five assists).