La Liga: Barcelona 5-2 Real Betis - Messi comes off bench to help Catalans record first win in five games
Video ⬇ Barcelona recorded an important win against Real Betis at the Camp Nou in their La Liga match with Lionel Messi coming off the bench to net twice.
 |
| Barcelona Argentine forward Lionel Messi (l) celebrates goal with teammate. Photo: @FCBarcelona |
The Catalans clinched their first top flight victory in five games as Ousmane Dembele opened scoring for the hosts in the 22nd minute, Antoine Griezmann's penalty was saved.
The visitors fought back and netted their equalizer in the 2nd additional minute of the first half through Antonio Sanabria.
Full-Time at Camp Nou: Barcelona 5-2 Real Betis ⬇
FULL TIME! pic.twitter.com/esuLTOpFip
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 7, 2020
Argentine pro playmaker Lionel Messi was fielded for Barcelona in the second half and helped in ensuring that Griezmann netted the second goal for the Catalans in the 49th minute.
Substitute Messi netted twice for the hosts in the 61st minute from the penalty spot, Leron Moron made it two for the El Glorioso and in the 82nd minute the 33-year old Argentina international completed his brace to make it four for Barca.
Barcelona Spanish youngster Pedri netted his first La Liga goal against Real Betis ⬇
1️⃣ First goal in @LaLigaEN!
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 7, 2020
Congratulations, @Pedri! 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/T8QEZD1f3d
17-year old Spanish attacking midfielder Pedri sealed the win for Ronald Koeman's side with the fifth in the 90th minute as Barcelona record their first La Liga victory in five games.
Watch: Barcelona Dutch Head Coach Ronald Koeman talks about Lionel Messi after the game - 'He wan not fit but his presence was important' ⬇
❝He was not fit enough to start today, but of course his presence in the second half was really important. ❞
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 7, 2020
— @RonaldKoeman, on Leo #Messi's role in the 5-2 win over Betis pic.twitter.com/SOa8f51sJ1
No comments: